New scan may make breast cancer radiation safer

NCT ID NCT07543107

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will use a special PET/CT scan after proton radiation therapy for breast cancer to see how accurate the proton beam is. The goal is to link any beam errors with side effects like lung inflammation or rib fractures. By understanding these errors, doctors hope to improve future radiation plans and reduce harm to healthy tissue.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors deliver proton therapy more precisely for breast cancer, potentially reducing lung and rib side effects.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early observational study with only 30 participants. It does not test a new treatment, so results may not change practice immediately.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.