Proton beam targets breast cancer with fewer side effects
NCT ID NCT01310530
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a precise type of radiation called proton therapy for people with early-stage breast cancer. The goal is to see if it can control the cancer and reduce side effects compared to standard radiation. About 150 adults aged 40 and older who had a lumpectomy are taking part.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Loma Linda University Medical Center
Loma Linda, California, 92354, United States
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Loma Linda University Medical Center / James M. Slater MD Proton Treatment Center / Department of Radiation Medicine / 11234 Anderson St.
Loma Linda, California, 92354, United States
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