Abstract
Multiple retrospective reviews completed over the past decade suggest a survival advantage with resection of the intact primary tumor in women with metastatic breast cancer. However, these reviews are not without bias, and recently completed randomized trials do not support a significant survival benefit, although local control benefits may exist. Completion of ongoing trials is needed to reach a definitive conclusion regarding the merit of primary tumor resection for local control and survival.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 51-57 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of surgical oncology |
Volume | 110 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2014 |
Keywords
- breast cancer
- breast conserving surgery
- local therapy
- metastatic
- primary tumor
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Oncology