New scan could spot hidden breast cancer spread without surgery

NCT ID NCT06695039

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tested a special PET scan called FES PET/CT to see if it can accurately find breast cancer that has spread to lymph nodes under the arm. The study involved 71 adults with estrogen-positive breast cancer who were suspected of having lymph node spread. The goal was to see if this imaging method could replace or reduce the need for surgical biopsies.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Asan Medical Center

    Seoul, South Korea

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