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Invasive breast cancer. Surgical treatment alternatives
1Department of Surgery, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
|December 1, 1994
Summary
Breast cancer is a systemic disease, requiring personalized treatment. Definitive surgical treatment decisions consider lesion characteristics, team expertise, and patient preferences for optimal outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Breast cancer is increasingly recognized as a systemic disease, not solely a local one.
- This understanding necessitates a shift towards more conservative treatment approaches.
- Patient involvement in treatment planning is now a standard consideration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the key factors influencing definitive surgical treatment decisions for breast cancer.
- To emphasize the multidisciplinary and patient-centered nature of modern breast cancer care.
Main Methods:
- This section is not applicable as the abstract does not detail specific methodologies.
- The abstract discusses general considerations and accepted principles in breast cancer management.
Main Results:
- The abstract does not present specific results from a study.
- It highlights the consensus that extensive local treatment alone may not cure all patients.
Conclusions:
- Definitive surgical treatment for breast cancer is influenced by multiple factors.
- These include tumor size, histology, the expertise of the multidisciplinary team, and crucially, patient wishes.