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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Breast Cancer Research

Background:

  • Breast-conserving surgery (BCS) is standard for early-stage breast cancer, balancing oncological safety with aesthetics and quality of life.
  • Optimal margin width in BCS remains debated, with limited evidence on margins >0mm for invasive breast cancer.
  • The Cambridge Breast Unit (CBU) implemented a policy accepting a single radial margin <1mm (not at ink) if others are ≥1mm.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the oncological safety and impact on reoperation rates of a policy accepting a single radial margin <1mm in breast-conserving surgery (BCS) for invasive breast cancer.
  • To assess the association between final resection margin status and recurrence or survival outcomes in patients undergoing BCS.
  • To determine the effectiveness of the CBU's margin policy in reducing repeat surgeries.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective cohort study analyzed 372 women undergoing BCS for invasive breast cancer at CBU (2015-2016).
  • Exclusion criteria included pure ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), prior breast cancer treatment, or neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
  • Data on demographics, tumor characteristics, margin status, recurrence, and survival were extracted from electronic records.

Main Results:

  • At 5.2-year median follow-up, ipsilateral breast tumor recurrence (IBTR) was 1.6% and overall recurrence was 5.6%.
  • No significant association was found between final resection margins and local/overall recurrence rates or recurrence-free survival.
  • Accepting a single radial margin <1mm reduced reoperations by 33% (53 patients, 14.2% required additional surgery due to margins).

Conclusions:

  • Margin assessment in breast surgery requires a personalized approach considering tumor biology and treatment.
  • Accepting a single radial margin <1mm (no tumor on ink) for invasive breast cancer, with other margins ≥1mm, reduces reoperations without compromising oncological outcomes.
  • Integrating intraoperative techniques and multidisciplinary decision-making can further optimize patient care and long-term outcomes in BCS.