Could a few doses of radiation before surgery replace weeks of treatment?

NCT ID NCT02212860

First seen Feb 13, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tested giving one or three doses of focused radiation before breast cancer surgery, instead of the usual five to six weeks of radiation after surgery. The goal was to see if this approach can prevent cancer from coming back and spare patients from lengthy treatment. The trial enrolled 139 postmenopausal women with early-stage breast cancer and also looked at safety, immune effects, and breast appearance satisfaction.

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Locations

  • London Regional Cancer Program of the Lawson Health Research Institute

    London, Ontario, N6A 4L6, Canada

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