Some urgent problems in the treatment of operable breast cancer

The results of 1216 radical mastectomies and 297 conservative surgical interventions performed on 1513 operable mammary carcinoma patients between 1950 and 1962 are analysed on the basis of the 10 years survival rate. It appears that early diagnosis and early operation will give the best result. The bioloical activity of the tumour is the most decisive additional factor.