Accelerated, Hypofractionated Post-Mastectomy Radiation Therapy in Women with Breast Cancer: A Phase II Trial

This study is a non-randomized, single arm study of female patients with invasive carcinoma of the breast who have had (or will have) a mastectomy followed by radiation therapy. The term 'accelerated' means that a higher radiation dose per treatment will be delivered over a shorter period of time (compared to the standard). Prior studies suggest that the accelerated radiation scheme used in this study is comparable to the standard or conventional whole breast radiation. That is, the evidence points to accelerated treatments may work at least as well as the longer, standard treatments. Along with measuring the recurrence outcomes, we will be measuring treatment side effects and cosmesis (how well the study treatment plan preserves the appearance of your surgically reconstructed breast).

For further information on this clinical trial, please contact us at 732-235-8675 or cinjclinicaltrials@umdnj.edu.