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Breast Cancer Female Clinical Trial in Bel Air, MD

Access cutting-edge breast cancer female treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Bel Air. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by University of Maryland, Baltimore

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All study-related breast cancer female treatment provided free

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Bel Air

    Convenient for MD residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Bel Air site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Breast Cancer Female Study in Bel Air

This study is a prospective, single arm study (registry) summarizing patient-level adverse-event and tumor outcomes as well as a number of feasibility and dosimetric characteristics of delivering a single-fraction boost with the GammaPod.

Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

The patient must sign consent for study participation.
The patient must be female and have a diagnosis of an invasive or non-invasive breast cancer that was treated surgically by a partial mastectomy.
The patient must be deemed an appropriate candidate for breast conserving therapy (i.e. not pregnant, never had radiation to the treated breast, breast size would allow adequate cosmesis after volume loss from partial mastectomy).
Patients with involved lymph nodes are candidates for the study.
Surgical margins are negative for invasive (no tumor on ink) or non-invasive breast cancer (2 mm negative margin).
The greatest dimension of the tumor is less than 4cm before surgery.
Multifocal disease is allowed if it was removed by a single lumpectomy resection and the patient remained a candidate for breast conservation.
Age 18 years and older.
Women of childbearing potential (pre-menopausal defined as having a menstrual period within the past 1 year) must have a negative serum pregnancy test or complete a pregnancy waiver form per institutional policy.
The surgical cavity is clearly visible on CT images. Of note, clips are not required but recommended.
The patient must weigh less than 150Kg (330lb), which is the limit of the imaging couch.
The patient must be less than 6'6" in height.
The patient must feel comfortable in the prone position.
Diagnosis of prior contralateral breast cancer is allowed.
Diagnosis of synchronous bilateral cancers is allowed. In this case if bilateral boosts are required, a patient would not have both treatments on the same day.
Oncoplastic reduction surgery is allowed if the lumpectomy cavity can be clearly visualized.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with proven multi-centric carcinoma (tumors in different quadrants of the breast or tumor separated by at least 4 cm).
Prior radiation therapy to that breast or that hemi thorax.
Unable to fit into the immobilization breast cup with an adequate seal.
Male gender.
Patient cannot comfortably be set up in the prone position (i.e. physical disability)
Unable to fit into the breast immobilization device due to breast size or other anatomical reason.
Mastectomy is the surgery performed.
Patient has received prior radiotherapy to the involved breast.
Tumor bed is less than 3 mm from the skin surface.
Greater than 50% of the target volume is above the upper border of the table.
Patients with skin involvement, regardless of tumor size.
Patients with connective tissue disorders specifically systemic lupus erythematosis, scleroderma, or dermatomyositis.
Patients with psychiatric or addictive disorders that would preclude obtaining informed consent.
Patients who are pregnant or lactating due to potential exposure of the fetus to RT and unknown effects of RT to lactating females.
Patients with breast implants/tissue expanders or flap reconstruction.

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Bel Air?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT03562273) has an active research site in Bel Air, MD that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Breast Cancer Female Treatment Options in Bel Air, MD

If you're searching for breast cancer female treatment options in Bel Air, MD, this clinical trial (NCT03562273) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Bel Air research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced breast cancer female specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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