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The pre-operative use of accelerated partial breast irradiation in treating early-stage breast cancer

The pre-operative use of accelerated partial breast irradiation in treating early-stage breast cancer

Posted by on Apr 13, 2017 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated whether accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI) was useful for preoperative treatment of early-stage breast cancer (BC) patients. APBI was found to be an effective treatment option with good cosmetic results for certain early-stage BC patients. Some background Breast conserving therapy (surgery to remove...

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The accuracy and relevancy of sentinel lymph node biopsy before neoadjuvant systemic therapy in breast cancer

Posted by on Mar 4, 2017 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated the accuracy and reliability of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SNLB) before neoadjuvant systemic therapy (NAST) has begun in breast cancer patients. The study concluded that SLNB before NAST is highly reliable. The authors suggested that patients with a negative SLNB may be able to avoid lymph node removal and...

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Who should receive radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery for ductal carcinoma in situ?

Who should receive radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery for ductal carcinoma in situ?

Posted by on Feb 1, 2017 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated the rate of loco-regional recurrence (LRR) when breast-conserving surgery (BSC) was not followed by radiotherapy. This study concluded that the rate of LRR was low in patients who did not undergo radiation after BCS, but that age and margin width were risk factors for LRR. Some background BCS is a surgery...

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Breast-conserving treatments found to be safe and effective in certain patients

Breast-conserving treatments found to be safe and effective in certain patients

Posted by on Jan 30, 2017 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated the factors that can lead to complications after breast-conserving surgery (BCS) and intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT). Some background BCS removes the breast cancer but not the breast itself. IORT may be used during BCS. If cancer returns it is usually near the site of the original tumor. IORT delivers...

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Can we predict recurrence of ductal carcinoma in situ after breast conserving surgery?

Can we predict recurrence of ductal carcinoma in situ after breast conserving surgery?

Posted by on Jul 25, 2016 in Breast cancer | 1 comment

In a nutshell Patients with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) who undergo breast conserving surgery (BCS) are at risk of cancer recurrence. This study aimed to identify risk factors which could predict the likelihood of recurrence. It was found that a low tumor grade, presence of cancerous cells in the area directly around the tumor, the presence of a...

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Cancer sub-types; what are the characteristics?

Cancer sub-types; what are the characteristics?

Posted by on Jun 24, 2015 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell The authors aimed to distinguish whether the characteristics of breast cancer could depend on the focality of the tumor. Some background Breast cancer can be characterized as 'unifocal', 'multifocal and 'multicentric'. This refers to the number of areas in which the cancer can be found (focality); unifocal...

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Hormone therapy; enabling surgery in post-menopausal breast cancer patients

Hormone therapy; enabling surgery in post-menopausal breast cancer patients

Posted by on Jun 11, 2015 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the long-term effects of hormone therapy to treat post-menopausal women with advanced breast cancer. Some background Hormone therapy is a form of breast cancer treatment. It targets cancer cells that may be affected by hormones. It is often administered prior to surgery in patients who are unfit to...

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Radiation after surgery; is it essential after 55?

Radiation after surgery; is it essential after 55?

Posted by on May 29, 2015 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine if there was a significant risk of cancer recurrence when breast-conserving therapy is the only treatment for women aged 55 and older. Some background A lumpectomy or 'breast-conserving therapy' is the removal of the breast and some surrounding tissues (the breast remains intact). This is...

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