A Study of Atherosclerosis in Patients After Radiation Treatment for Breast Cancer

The purpose of this study is to compare plaque burden in the coronary and carotid arteries 5 years after adjuvant radiotherapy in women with right sided breast cancer vs left sided breast cancer.

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Key information

Conditions

Atherosclerosis Arterial Occlusive Diseases Arteriosclerosis Cardiovascular Diseases Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Winthrop University Hospital

Mineola, New York, 11501, United States

About this study

This study reviews case series of patients with a history of breast cancer treated with radiotherapy for at least five years. The study measures atherosclerosis by using coronary and carotid artery calcium scoring.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

women dx with ductal carcinoma in situ or breast cancer, stage 0 to stage IIIc, who received conservative surgery and radiotherapy at least 5 years ago
less than or equal to age 60

Exclusion criteria

hx of coronary disease prior to tx of ductal carcinoma in situ or breast cancer

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Number of Participants Analyzed for Coronary Calcium Burden by AGS

Time frame: Year 5 Post-Initiation of Radiotherapy

Number of participants who received a coronary calcium scan.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Winthrop University Hospital

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Registry information

Official study title

Pilot Study "A Study of Atherosclerosis in Patients After Radiation Treatment for Breast Cancer"

Acronym: ABCART

Important dates

Study start: 2005
Primary completion: 2007
Study completion: 2014
First posted: Aug 17, 2009
Registry last updated: Nov 27, 2023

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