Proton beam may spare heart and lungs in breast cancer radiation
NCT ID NCT03270072
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at 100 women with stage II or III breast cancer to see if proton beam radiation causes less damage to the heart and lungs than standard X-ray radiation. Participants receive either type of radiation as part of a larger trial. Researchers will measure changes in heart function and lung tissue using imaging and scans. The goal is to find out which radiation method is safer for nearby organs.
What this could mean
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Active substance
proton beam radiation
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that proton beam radiation causes less heart and lung damage than conventional radiation for breast cancer patients.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures side effects, not whether one radiation type cures cancer better. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States