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A trial looking at reducing further operations after breast conserving surgery

Overview

Cancer types:

Breast cancer

Status:

Closed

Phase:

Other

Details

This trial is looking at whether a new device called a MarginProbe can reduce the number of operations women need after breast conserving surgery. The MarginProbe measures the edges (the margins) of any tissue removed during surgery to make sure they are clear of cancer cells.

Recruitment start: 21 March 2016

Recruitment end: 12 December 2019

How to join

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

Chief investigators

Professor Nigel Bundred

Supported by

NIHR: Research for Patient Benefit

University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Trust

Last reviewed: 12 Dec 2019

CRUK internal database number: 13261

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