Radiation before surgery: a new hope for breast cancer patients?
NCT ID NCT05464667
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests giving radiation therapy before surgery to women aged 50+ with early-stage, hormone-positive breast cancer. The goal is to find the safest radiation dose and see how the tumor responds. Only 15 participants are enrolled, making this a very early-stage trial.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Radiation therapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a new treatment option that allows doctors to see how the tumor responds to radiation before surgery, potentially improving outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small trial (15 people) focused on finding the safest dose, not on curing cancer. It may not work for all patients, and side effects like skin irritation are possible.
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Conditions
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Locations
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UPMC Magee Womens Hospital - Radiation Oncology
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States