Precision proton beams target breast cancer, aim to spare healthy tissue
NCT ID NCT01245712
Summary
This study is testing a focused form of radiation therapy using proton beams for patients with early-stage breast cancer. The goal is to see if this precise method can effectively treat the cancer while causing fewer side effects and better cosmetic results compared to standard radiation. The trial will follow 200 women for up to 10 years to monitor treatment outcomes, side effects, and quality of life.
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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