Association of Radiation-induced Lymphocyte Apoptosis with Radiation Induced Fibrosis after Breast Conserving Therapy
- Conditions
- Radiation induced fibrosisradiation induced fibrosis10006291
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Pending
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Inclusion Criteria
Females and age 18 years or older
History of BCT with radiation therapy for non-metastatic, histologically proven
invasive breast cancer (pT1-3N0-2a)
Having either * grade 1 (controls) or * grade 3 (cases) fibrosis on the LENT
SOMA scale
Exclusion Criteria
Males
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational invasive
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>The primary study outcome is the frequency of radiation-induced apoptosis of<br /><br>CD4+ and CD8+ T-lymphocytes in cases and controls.</p><br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>The secondary study outcomes are treatment and patient related risk factors and<br /><br>health related quality of life.</p><br>