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Breast Cancer
Breast tumor localized with a metal coil before administration of neoadjuvant chemotherapy
January 5th, 2006
Breast cancer tumors could be localized with a metal coil before administration of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC). "Complete clinical response (CR) with tumor disappearance is not uncommon after NAC for locally advanced breast cancer, avoiding 25% mastectomies by facilitating breast-conserving procedures. We reviewed our series to understand the feasibility and utility of marking the cancer site before administering NAC," investigators in England reported. "In total, 23 women (median age 47 years) with T2-4, N0-1, M0 tumors were considered unsuitable for breast conserving surgery between January 2002 and November 2003, thus received NAC following a...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2006-01-05)
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