[Conservative treatment of operable breast carcinoma by radical radiotherapy]

Treatment of operable breast carcinoma by radical irradiation instead of total mastectomy was discussed in conformity with our experiences and reports. No significant differences were obtained between conservative management and radical mastectomy in the rate of locoregional control and survival. The cosmetic results were satisfactory in almost all of patients. This method must be considered and established on concepts based on the multimodal treatment of breast carcinoma in Japan.