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Proton Radiation Therapy for Invasive Breast Cancer Following Mastectomy
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital
Summary
In this study we are looking at a type of radiation called proton radiation which is known to spare surrounding tissue and organs from radiation. The proton radiation will be delivered using 3D conformal proton radiation or scanned beam/IMPT (Intensity Modulated Proton Radiation Treatment). Proton radiation delivers no dose beyond the region requiring treatment. This may reduce side effects that patients would normally experience with conventional radiation therapy or other means of delivering proton radiation therapy. In this study we are evaluating the effectiveness of using proton radiation delivered to reduce side effects association with radiation treatment.
Official title: Pilot Study of Proton Radiation Therapy for Invasive Breast Carcinoma Following Mastectomy
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
70
Start Date
2011-06
Completion Date
2022-01-03
Last Updated
2026-07-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Proton Radiation
45-50.4 Gy(RBE) to the chest wall and 45-50.5 Gy(RBE) once daily, 5 days per week, for approximately 5 1/2 weeks
Locations (1)
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States