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Radiotherapy and tamoxifen can reduce the risk of recurrence in breast cancer patients who underwent conservative surgery

Radiotherapy and tamoxifen can reduce the risk of recurrence in breast cancer patients who underwent conservative surgery

Posted by on Sep 12, 2013 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study compared the benefits of radiotherapy and tamoxifen in reducing the risk of local recurrence (return of the cancer close to initial place of origin) in patients with early breast cancer who underwent breast conserving surgery (BCS). Some background Women with early breast cancer usually have tumors that are confined...

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What is the preferred mode of action for patients with Lobular Neoplasia: surgery or observation?

What is the preferred mode of action for patients with Lobular Neoplasia: surgery or observation?

Posted by on Feb 24, 2013 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell The present study tested whether Lobular Neoplasia (LN) diagnosed on Core Needle Biopsy (CNB) leads to breast cancer and if a selected group of patients can be safely observed rather than treated early. The main findings were that not all patients with LN diagnosed on CNB need surgery (excision). Some background Breasts are...

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