New proton therapy aims to shield heart during breast cancer radiation
NCT ID NCT01758445
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study tests a special type of radiation called proton therapy that is designed to spare the heart in women with stage II or III breast cancer who need radiation after surgery. About 220 participants will receive this treatment and be followed for up to 15 years to track side effects, heart health, and cancer recurrence. The goal is to see if this approach reduces long-term heart damage compared to standard radiation.
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Locations
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Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute
Hampton, Virginia, 23666, United States
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Maryland Proton Treatment Center
Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
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Northwestern Medicine Chicago Proton Center
Warrenville, Illinois, 60555, United States
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Oklahoma Proton Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73142, United States
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Princeton ProCure Managment LLC
Somerset, New Jersey, 08873, United States
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