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Breast Cancer
Adequate staging, treatment of axilla necessary to prevent axillary recurrence
June 9th, 2005
University of Glasgow physician/researchers conducted a study "to determine whether axillary recurrence reflects inadequate axillary treatment or adverse pathological features." "The case-records were reviewed of 2,122 women under 75 years old, treated for invasive breast cancer during the time-period 1/1/86-31/12/91 in a geographically defined area. Data were abstracted on operations performed, pathological features, postoperative treatments, and details of axillary recurrence. The risk of axillary recurrence was examined by pathological, treatment, and patient factors," wrote D.B. Kingsmore and colleagues. They reported, "Axillary recurrence was...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-06-09)
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