Study #2016-0142
Shortening Adjuvant PHoton IRradiation (SAPHIRe): A Randomized Trial of Hypofractionated Versus Conventionally Fractionated Regional Nodal Irradiation for Invasive Breast Cancer
MD Anderson Study Status
Enrolling
Treatment Agent
N/A
Description
To compare how often cancer recurs (comes back) after 3 weeks of radiation compared to 5 weeks of radiation in patients who receive radiation therapy delivered to the lymph nodes near the breast. The side effects that can develop during or after radiation treatment, including how often arm swelling (edema) happens, will also be studied.
Resources and Links
Phone Number: 1-877-MDA-6789
Information and next steps
Disease:
Invasive Breast Carcinoma, Stage I Breast Cancer AJCC v7, Stage IA Breast Cancer AJCC v7, Stage IB Breast Cancer AJCC v7, Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v6 and v7, Stage IIA Breast Cancer AJCC v6 and v7, Stage IIB Breast Cancer AJCC v6 and v7, Stage IIIA Breast Cancer AJCC v7, Stage IIIC Breast Cancer AJCC v7
Study phase:
II
Physician name:
Karen Hoffman
Department:
Radiation Oncology
For general questions about clinical trials:
1-877-632-6789
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