Could one radiation dose before breast surgery replace weeks of treatment?
NCT ID NCT02212860
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested giving focused radiation before breast cancer surgery instead of the usual 5-6 weeks after surgery. 139 women with early-stage breast cancer received either one or three doses of radiation before their lumpectomy. The goal was to see if this approach can prevent the cancer from coming back and spare patients from lengthy radiation schedules. Researchers also looked at safety, immune effects, and breast appearance satisfaction.
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London Regional Cancer Program of the Lawson Health Research Institute
London, Ontario, N6A 4L6, Canada
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