New scanner aims to cut repeat breast cancer surgeries
NCT ID NCT04999917
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a high-resolution PET-CT scan of the removed tumor during breast-conserving surgery can help surgeons see if any cancer cells remain at the edges. About 206 women with early-stage breast cancer received a low-dose radioactive tracer before surgery. After the tumor was removed, it was scanned in the operating room, and if the scan suggested cancer at the margin, the surgeon removed extra tissue. The goal was to reduce the 20-30% rate of repeat surgeries needed when margins are not clear.
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Gynecology department
Ghent, Flanders, 9000, Belgium
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