Timing of breast cancer treatments tested in new study

NCT ID NCT01928589

First seen Mar 07, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looks at women with early-stage breast cancer who need radiation after surgery. It compares giving partial breast radiation at the same time as chemotherapy versus giving them at different times. The goal is to see if the combined approach has similar side effects and outcomes. About 81 women will take part, with two-thirds getting the new same-time method.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • IU Health Arnett

    Lafayette, Indiana, 47905, United States

  • Indiana University Health Hospital

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

  • Indiana University Health Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

  • John Hopkins University

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21218, United States

  • Parkview Regional Medical Center

    Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46845, United States

  • Reading Hospital

    West Reading, Pennsylvania, 19611, United States

  • Sibley Memorial Hospital

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20016, United States

  • Suburban Hospital

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20814, United States

  • University of Texas-San Antonio

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

  • York Cancer Center

    York, Pennsylvania, 17403, United States

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