Proton beam could shrink breast cancer treatment side effects

NCT ID NCT01766297

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tests whether proton radiation, a precise type of radiation, can control early-stage breast cancer while causing fewer side effects than standard radiation. About 132 women aged 50 and older with certain types of breast cancer will receive proton therapy only to the area where the tumor was. Researchers will track cancer recurrence and quality of life to see if this approach is safe and effective.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • California Protons Cancer Therapy Center

    RECRUITING

    San Diego, California, 92121, United States

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  • Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute

    RECRUITING

    Hampton, Virginia, 23666, United States

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  • Inova Schar Cancer Institute

    RECRUITING

    Fairfax, Virginia, 22031, United States

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  • Maryland Proton Treatment Center

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

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  • Mayo Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States

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  • McLaren Proton Therapy Center

    RECRUITING

    Flint, Michigan, 48532, United States

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  • New York Proton Center

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10035, United States

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  • Northwestern Medicine Chicago Proton Center

    RECRUITING

    Warrenville, Illinois, 60555, United States

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  • Oklahoma Proton Center

    RECRUITING

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73142, United States

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