Mayo clinic digs into the root of radiation skin burns

NCT ID NCT04764682

First seen Apr 07, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study looked at what happens in the skin when breast cancer patients get radiation therapy. Researchers took small skin samples from 20 patients to understand why some people get itchy, red, or swollen skin. The goal is to find better ways to prevent or treat these skin reactions in the future.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States

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