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Cancer Therapy
Surgeons' therapeutic preferences for occult breast cancer surveyed
December 1st, 2005
Surgeons' therapeutic preferences for occult breast cancer (OBC) were surveyed. According to recent research from the United States, "Axillary presentation of OBC is uncommon, and continues to be a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge to physicians. After our recent experience with a similar patient, a survey of the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBS) was conducted to assess the Society's member's opinions on treatment. A survey was sent by mail to 1837 members of the ASBS." "The survey consisted of a brief case presentation after which the surgeon's preference for management of the breast was sought. The choices included 'mastectomy,' 'whole...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-12-01)
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