Radiation Omission for Node Negative Breast Cancer

Radiation OmisSion in PAtients With CLinically Node Negative Breast Cancer Undergoing Lumpectomy

Recruiting Observational Study
Breast Cancer
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
50 and older
Sex
Female
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
352 (estimated)
Sponsor
Ontario Clinical Oncology Group (OCOG) · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for women with early-stage breast cancer who have no lymph node involvement. Participants will undergo a treatment to see if they can avoid radiation after surgery.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am a woman diagnosed with clinical T1-3 N0 breast cancer.
  • I have had negative lymph nodes shown by imaging tests.
  • I have received at least 8 weeks of neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
  • My tumor bed has a marker clip placed before or during chemotherapy.
  • I had a lumpectomy with complete removal of the tumor.
  • My final pathology shows no residual cancer in the breast or lymph nodes.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am under 50 years old.
  • I have inflammatory breast cancer or cancer that invades the skin or chest wall.
  • I have multiple cancerous areas in one breast.
  • I have a history of breast cancer in the same or other breast.
  • I have simultaneous in-situ or invasive breast cancer in the other breast.
  • I carry a BRCA genetic mutation or another related mutation.
  • I have had other types of cancer that were not fully treated.
  • I cannot complete the entire course of neoadjuvant therapy.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

To de-escalate radiation therapy in women with breast cancer.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Female patient with a new histological diagnosis of clinical T1-3 N0 breast cancer (any tumour sub-type). 2. Negative lymph node involvement at initial presentation, documented by imaging (US or MRI), fine needle aspiration (FNA) or core needle biopsy. 3. Treated with a minim…
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Adrianne Van Dam

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