To compare how often cancer recurs (comes back) after 3 weeks of radiation compared to 5 weeks of radiation in patients who receive radiation therapy delivered to the lymph nodes near the breast. The side effects that can develop during or after radiation treatment, including how often arm swelling (edema) happens, will also be studied.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Lymphedema rate as assessed by perometry
Timeframe: Up to 24 months