Shorter radiation for breast cancer: fewer side effects?
NCT ID NCT03077841
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study tests a shorter course of radiation given only to the part of the breast where cancer was removed, for women with early-stage breast cancer. The goal is to see if this approach causes fewer side effects and maintains good cosmetic results compared to standard whole-breast radiation. About 928 women who had lumpectomy are being studied.
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Locations
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Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center
Jacksonville, Florida, 32207, United States
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Community Cancer Center East
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46219, United States
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Cooper Hospital University Medical Center
Camden, New Jersey, 08103, United States
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Covenant Medical Center Harrison
Saginaw, Michigan, 48602, United States
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper-Voorhees
Voorhees Township, New Jersey, 08043, United States
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MD Anderson League City
League City, Texas, 77573, United States
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MD Anderson West Houston
Houston, Texas, 77079, United States
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MD Anderson in Sugar Land
Sugar Land, Texas, 77478, United States
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MD Anderson in The Woodlands
Conroe, Texas, 77384, United States
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OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital
Mansfield, Ohio, 44903, United States
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Piedmont Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia, 30309, United States
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Presbyterian Hospital
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106, United States
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Saint Luke's Baptist Health System
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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Summit Medical Group
Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, 07922, United States
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