Heat zaps breast tumors in seniors skipping surgery
NCT ID NCT00210223
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a procedure called radiofrequency ablation, which uses heat from a needle to destroy breast tumors, combined with hormone therapy. It included 21 elderly patients (over 70) who either declined or were not candidates for surgery. The main goal was to see if the cancer came back within one year and five years after treatment.
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Institut Bergonié - Centre Régional de Luttre Contre le Cancer de Bordeaux et du Sud Ouest
Bordeaux, 33076, France