Shrinking tumors before surgery: a gentler approach to breast cancer?

NCT ID NCT02186470

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study tested whether giving a high dose of focused radiation to the tumor before surgery is a safe and effective approach for older patients with early-stage, hormone-sensitive breast cancer. The goal was to shrink the tumor and reduce the amount of healthy tissue removed during surgery. Twenty-two participants received this radiation treatment followed by surgery, and researchers measured how well the radiation targets could be defined by MRI and how well the treatment plan worked.

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Locations

  • Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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