Question 1

What are the potential benefits of intra-operative radiotherapy compared to whole breast radiation?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Comparison of Intra-operative Radiotherapy With Post-operative Radiotherapy for Women With Ductal Carcinoma in Situ clinical trial (NCT02389699). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 2

How will this trial affect my treatment timeline after surgery?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Comparison of Intra-operative Radiotherapy With Post-operative Radiotherapy for Women With Ductal Carcinoma in Situ clinical trial (NCT02389699). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 3

What side effects should I expect from either type of radiation?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Comparison of Intra-operative Radiotherapy With Post-operative Radiotherapy for Women With Ductal Carcinoma in Situ clinical trial (NCT02389699). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 4

Are there any risks associated with participating in this trial?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Comparison of Intra-operative Radiotherapy With Post-operative Radiotherapy for Women With Ductal Carcinoma in Situ clinical trial (NCT02389699). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 5

How will my progress be monitored during the trial?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Comparison of Intra-operative Radiotherapy With Post-operative Radiotherapy for Women With Ductal Carcinoma in Situ clinical trial (NCT02389699). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 6

What happens if I don’t qualify for this trial?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Comparison of Intra-operative Radiotherapy With Post-operative Radiotherapy for Women With Ductal Carcinoma in Situ clinical trial (NCT02389699). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

What this study is about