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Acute and Long-term Cardiovascular Toxicity After Modern Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer

Recruitingn/aAges 30 Years - 70 YearsFemaleSt. Olavs Hospital
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

In Europe, breast cancer is by far the most common form of cancer diagnosed in women today, accounting for 29% of all cases. The 5-year survival rate is approximately 90%. Surgery is usually combined with radiotherapy (RT), anthracyclines, aromatase inhibitors and/or trastuzumab (Herceptin) which all have improved the life expectancy and survival in breast cancer patients. Unfortunately, RT is associated with a broad spectrum of cardiovascular diseases, which includes coronary artery disease, valvular dysfunction, congestive heart failure and stroke, and is the most common non-malignancy cause of death. During the last two decades, RT regimens for breast cancer have changed and the doses of radiation to which the heart is exposed are now potentially lower due to new and improved RT techniques. However, there are no data on whether these new regimes decrease the risk of cardiovascular di

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of breast cancer * expected life-expectancy above 10 years Exclusion Criteria: * Not willing to participate
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What it tests

  • Not listed
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Where

2 sites
Ålesund Hospital
Ålesund, Norway
St Olavs University Hospital
Trondheim, Norway
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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