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Brief Title: A Study of Atherosclerosis in Patients After Radiation Treatment for Breast Cancer
Official Title: Pilot Study "A Study of Atherosclerosis in Patients After Radiation Treatment for Breast Cancer"
Study ID: NCT00960401
Brief Summary: 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.
Detailed Description: 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.
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT
Sex: FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers: Yes
Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York, United States
Name: Alexander Hindenburg, MD
Affiliation: Winthrop University Hospital
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR