Does radiation cause muscle loss beyond the treatment area? new study investigates.
NCT ID NCT02567669
First seen Mar 21, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study looks at whether breast cancer patients lose muscle outside the radiation area and if that loss is linked to fatigue. Twenty women will complete fatigue questionnaires and get CT scans before, during, and after radiotherapy. The goal is to understand how radiation affects the whole body, not just the treated spot.
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