New scan could spot breast cancer spread without surgery
NCT ID NCT06695039
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a special PET scan using a radioactive tracer called FES can accurately detect breast cancer that has spread to lymph nodes under the arm. Researchers will scan 71 people with estrogen-positive breast cancer and compare the results to standard methods. If the scan works well, it may help doctors decide on treatment without needing invasive biopsies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Fluoroestradiol (18F) injection
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a more accurate, non-invasive way to detect breast cancer spread to lymph nodes, potentially reducing unnecessary surgeries.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study (71 people) focused on diagnostic accuracy, not treatment. The results may not apply to all patients or change current practice without larger trials.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Locations
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Asan Medical Center
Seoul, South Korea