Breast conservation therapy for invasive breast cancer

Amy E. Rivere, V. Suzanne Klimberg, Kirby I. Bland

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Abstract

Breast conservation therapy is the complete removal of the breast cancer with a margin of normal tissue surrounding the tumor. This is usually followed by radiation therapy. The primary goals of breast conservation therapy are to provide a survival equivalent to mastectomy, an acceptable rate of local recurrence, and a cosmetic outcome that is acceptable to the patient.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationThe Breast
Subtitle of host publicationComprehensive Management of Benign and Malignant Diseases
PublisherElsevier Inc.
Pages462-476.e4
ISBN (Print)9780323359559
DOIs
StatePublished - 2018

Keywords

  • Biopsy
  • Breast conservation therapy
  • Lumpectomy
  • Margins
  • Radiation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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