Heart-Sparing proton therapy tested in advanced breast cancer
NCT ID NCT01758445
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study tests a precise type of radiation called proton therapy given after surgery for stage II/III breast cancer. The goal is to see if it can effectively treat cancer while reducing damage to the heart and other organs. About 220 women will receive this treatment and be followed for up to 15 years to check for side effects and long-term outcomes.
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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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