Comparison of Four Different Treatment Regimens in Treating Women With Stage I Breast Cancer
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
1969-12-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Estrogen can
stimulate the growth of breast cancer cells. Hormone therapy using tamoxifen may fight breast
cancer by blocking the uptake of estrogen by the tumor cells. Combining radiation therapy and
tamoxifen with surgery may kill more tumor cells. It is not yet known which treatment regimen
is most effective for stage I breast cancer.
PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to compare the effectiveness of four different treatment
regimens in treating women who have stage I breast cancer.
Phase:
Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
British Association of Surgical Oncology: Breast Group