Could one radiation dose before breast surgery replace weeks of treatment?

NCT ID NCT02212860

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท 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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast carcinoma neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • London Regional Cancer Program of the Lawson Health Research Institute

    London, Ontario, N6A 4L6, Canada