Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Surgery for breast cancer

W C Dooley1

  • 1Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.

Current Opinion in Oncology
|November 18, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Active patient involvement and understanding breast cancer treatment options are crucial for psychological well-being. Early diagnosis and surgical intervention remain paramount for maximizing survival advantages.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Success of sentinel lymph node mapping after breast cancer ablation with focused microwave phased array thermotherapy.

American journal of surgery·2003
Same author

Association of maspin expression with the high histological grade and lymphocyte-rich stroma in early-stage breast cancer.

Histopathology·2002
Same author

Ductal lavage for detection of cellular atypia in women at high risk for breast cancer.

Journal of the National Cancer Institute·2001
Same author

Expression of pp32 gene family members in breast cancer.

Breast cancer research and treatment·2001
Same author

Detection of breast cancer cells in ductal lavage fluid by methylation-specific PCR.

Lancet (London, England)·2001
Same author

Endoscopic visualization of breast tumors.

JAMA·2000

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Patient Psychology

Background:

  • Breast cancer treatment has evolved, offering numerous surgical options, including breast conservation.
  • Historically, the focus shifted towards systemic therapies, potentially diminishing the perceived importance of local control.
  • Recent findings underscore the critical role of local control in improving survival outcomes for breast cancer patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the importance of patient involvement in understanding surgical options for breast cancer.
  • To highlight the renewed significance of local control in breast cancer management.
  • To explore advancements in diagnostic modalities for earlier breast cancer detection.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current therapeutic options in breast cancer surgery.
  • Analysis of recent studies on local control and survival in breast cancer.
  • Evaluation of novel non-surgical diagnostic modalities for lesion identification.

Main Results:

  • Patient engagement in treatment decisions positively impacts long-term psychological outcomes.
  • Adequate local control is directly linked to improved survival rates, countering previous assumptions.
  • New diagnostic tools show promise in accurately identifying lower-probability lesions, enhancing screening efficacy.

Conclusions:

  • Earlier diagnosis and surgical extirpation of invasive breast cancer remain the most critical steps in management.
  • Patient-centered care, incorporating informed decision-making, is vital for holistic breast cancer treatment.
  • Advancements in diagnostics and a renewed focus on local control are improving breast cancer patient outcomes.

Related Experiment Videos