New radiation technique aims to save breast implants after cancer treatment
NCT ID NCT02086578
Summary
This study tested whether a more targeted form of radiation therapy could reduce damage to breast implants in women who had reconstructive surgery after breast cancer. Researchers compared a new technique using many small, precise radiation beams to the standard method, hoping it would lower the risk of implant failure and other complications. The goal was to improve long-term results and patient satisfaction for those needing radiation after mastectomy and reconstruction.
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Locations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center @ Suffolk
Commack, New York, 11725, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth
Middletown, New Jersey, 07748, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (Follow-Up only)
Uniondale, New York, 11553, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester
Harrison, New York, 10604, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering at Basking Ridge
Basking Ridge, New Jersey, 07920, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering at Mercy Medical Center
Rockville Centre, New York, United States
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