Could a week of radiation be enough for breast cancer?
NCT ID NCT06295744
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is testing a very short course of radiation therapy for women with early-stage breast cancer. Instead of weeks of treatment, participants receive whole breast radiation with a targeted boost over just 5 days. Researchers will track how the breast looks and feels, and how patients rate their quality of life, for up to 5 years. The goal is to see if this ultra-short schedule is both safe and satisfactory for patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Radiation therapy (whole breast irradiation with simultaneous integrated boost)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a shorter, more convenient radiation schedule is just as good for cosmetic outcomes and quality of life as longer courses.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. There is also a risk of side effects like skin irritation or fatigue from the radiation.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UW Carbone Cancer Center
Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States
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