Breast Cancer

Scientists at Medical University of Vienna target breast cancer

Published in Cancer Weekly, February 12th, 2008

"Breast conserving therapy shows remarkable oncologic results and is eligible for up to 73% of patients with breast cancer. Cosmetic results are good, however, in patients with central or medio-cranial (''no-man's land'') located breast cancer, the cosmetic result may be unsatisfying," scientists in Vienna, Austria report.

"The use of different breast reduction techniques have been shown to increase resection free margins and improve cosmetic results. We report here about the use of the Hall Findlay breast reduction technique for oncoplastic surgery to improve the cosmetic result in 11 patients. The Hall Findlay technique shows good postoperative breast symmetry, all...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-02-12)

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