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A study to see if intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) improves cosmetic appearance for breast cancer patients

Overview

Cancer types:

Breast cancer

Status:

Results

Phase:

Phase 3

Details

This study compared intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) with standard radiotherapy to find out which had the least effect on the appearance of the breast and which was more acceptable to women.

Recruitment start: 1 April 2003

Recruitment end: 30 June 2007

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Dr M. Moody

Supported by

Breast Cancer Campaign

NIHR Clinical Research Network: Cancer

Last reviewed: 17 July 2012

CRUK internal database number: 295

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