New drug combo aims to improve radiation for tough breast cancer

NCT ID NCT03542175

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tested the safety of adding a drug called rucaparib to standard radiation therapy for women with triple negative breast cancer who still had cancer after chemotherapy and surgery. 31 women participated. The goal was to find the best dose that does not cause severe side effects. This approach may help make radiation more effective for this aggressive cancer.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen

    Montvale, New Jersey, 07645, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack

    Commack, New York, 11725, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth

    Middletown, New Jersey, 07748, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau

    Uniondale, New York, 11553, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester

    Harrison, New York, 10604, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering at Basking Ridge

    Basking Ridge, New Jersey, 07920, United States

  • Norwalk Hospital

    Norwalk, Connecticut, 06850, United States

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