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Breast Cancer
New breast cancer study findings have been reported from H. Medinafranco et al
June 26th, 2008
According to recent research published in the journal Annals of Surgical Oncology, "Local ablative therapy of breast cancer represents the next frontier in the minimally invasive breast-conservation treatment. We conducted a phase II trial to evaluate radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of invasive breast carcinomas." "Consecutive patients from two Mexican Institutions with invasive breast cancers < 4 cm, with no multicentric tumors and no previous chemotherapy were included in this trial. Under ultrasound guidance, the tumor and a 5 mm margin of surrounding breast tissue were ablated with saline-cooled RFA electrode followed by surgical resection. Routine...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-06-26)
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