Shorter proton therapy after mastectomy shows promise in reducing side effects
NCT ID NCT02783690
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two different schedules of proton therapy after mastectomy in 88 women with breast cancer. One group received 15 treatments, the other 25, to see if the shorter course was as safe and effective. The goal was to reduce side effects and treatment burden without compromising cancer control.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Mayo Clinic in Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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