Giving radiation during surgery followed by external-beam radiation to the entire breast may kill more tumor cells.The clinical trial is conducting to find out the effectiveness of radiation therapy during surgery in treating women who have undergone breast-conversing surgery for low grade ductal carcinoma in situ breast cancer.
Age
18–70
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Tumor diameter \< 5 cm
Low grade ductal carcinoma in situ
Candidate for breast-conserving surgery
Must have undergone lumpectomy with negative margins or minimal margin involvement
Currently undergoing re-excision of the biopsy cavity and/or sentinel lymph node biopsy or axillary lymph node dissection
No evidence of metastatic disease
Informed consent
You may not be if
No informed consent
Tumor size \> 5 cm
Intermediate or high grade ductal carcinoma in situ
Invasive carcinoma
No indication for a boost
Clareo Health | Intra-operative Radiotherapy For Women With Ductal Carcinoma in Situ Breast Cancer
