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An Integrated Optimization of Surgery and Radiotherapy Techniques to Improve Cosmetic Outcome and Quality of Life in Breast Conserving Therapy for Breast Cancer Patients (STARLINGS Study)
Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center
Summary
To assess the role of different combinations of (oncoplastic) surgery and radiotherapy techniques as risk factors for moderate to severe fibrosis and for moderate to poor cosmetic outcome.
Official title: An Integrated Optimization of Surgery and Radiotherapy Techniques to Improve Cosmetic Outcome and Quality of Life in Breast Conserving Therapy for Breast Cancer Patients.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
775
Start Date
2022-04-11
Completion Date
2024-09-20
Last Updated
2026-04-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
no intervention
At one timepoint patients will get physical examination of the breasts, medical photographs will be taken, and they will fill in five questionnaires about satisfaction of the breasts, quality of life and general health.
Locations (4)
Albert Schweitzer hospital
Dordrecht, Netherlands
Erasmus Medical Center
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Maasstad hospital
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland
Schiedam, Netherlands