New scanner could slash repeat breast cancer surgeries
NCT ID NCT04999917
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study tested whether a high-resolution PET-CT scan of the removed tumor during breast-conserving surgery can help surgeons see if any cancer cells are left behind. About 206 women with early-stage breast cancer received a low-dose radioactive tracer before surgery. After the tumor was removed, it was scanned in the operating room, and if the scan suggested cancer cells at the edge, the surgeon removed extra tissue right away. The goal was to reduce the need for a second surgery.
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Gynecology department
Ghent, Flanders, 9000, Belgium
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