New study aims to find gentler radiation for breast cancer Patients' hearts
NCT ID NCT05912231
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of radiation therapy for left-sided breast cancer: proton beam therapy and conventional photon therapy. The goal is to see which one causes fewer changes to the heart, measured by MRI scans. About 60 adults with non-metastatic breast cancer will participate. The results will help doctors choose the safest treatment for the heart.
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Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States