Could a week of radiation be enough for breast cancer?
NCT ID NCT06295744
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 40 times
Summary
This study is testing a very short course of radiation therapy for early-stage breast cancer, given over just 5 days. Researchers want to see how it affects breast appearance and patients' quality of life. 50 women who have had breast-conserving surgery will be followed for up to 5 years.
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UW Carbone Cancer Center
RECRUITINGMadison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States
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, 5-day radiation course is just as good for appearance and quality of life as longer treatments.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. There are also risks of skin reactions or other side effects from radiation.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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