Proton beam takes aim at early breast cancer
NCT ID NCT01766297
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study tests whether proton radiation, a precise type of radiation, can control early-stage breast cancer in women aged 50 and older. The goal is to see if targeting only the tumor area can prevent cancer from coming back while reducing side effects. About 132 women will receive proton therapy and be followed for at least 5 years.
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California Protons Cancer Therapy Center
RECRUITINGSan Diego, California, 92121, United States
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Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute
RECRUITINGHampton, Virginia, 23666, United States
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Inova Schar Cancer Institute
RECRUITINGFairfax, Virginia, 22031, United States
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Maryland Proton Treatment Center
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
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Mayo Clinic
RECRUITINGScottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States
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McLaren Proton Therapy Center
RECRUITINGFlint, Michigan, 48532, United States
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New York Proton Center
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10035, United States
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Northwestern Medicine Chicago Proton Center
RECRUITINGWarrenville, Illinois, 60555, United States
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Oklahoma Proton Center
RECRUITINGOklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73142, United States
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