Shorter radiation course could spare breast appearance in Low-Risk cancer
NCT ID NCT06008158
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This phase 2 trial tests whether giving radiation once a day for five days (instead of every other day) can keep the breast looking good after treatment. It includes 48 women aged 40 or older with low-risk, hormone-sensitive breast cancer. The goal is to see if this shorter schedule is both convenient and cosmetically acceptable.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a shorter, more convenient radiation schedule that maintains good breast appearance for women with low-risk breast cancer.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The main focus is on cosmetic appearance, not long-term cancer control.
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Conditions
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Locations
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City of Hope Medical Center
Duarte, California, 91010, United States