New radiation approach offers hope for inoperable breast cancer

NCT ID NCT03585621

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests a high-precision radiation technique called SBRT for people with advanced breast cancer who cannot have surgery. Twenty-four participants will receive four radiation doses over two weeks. Researchers will track side effects and quality of life to see if this approach is safe and effective.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)

What this could lead to

If successful, SBRT could offer a non-surgical option to control breast tumors in patients with advanced or inoperable cancer.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase study (24 people) focused on safety and side effects. It may not lead to a standard treatment, and radiation can cause skin irritation, fatigue, or other side effects.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for BREAST CANCER are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre

    Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada