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Breast Cancer
Studies from M.C. Lee et al have provided new data on breast cancer
February 26th, 2009
According to recent research from the United States, "Bias in referral patterns and variations in multi-disciplinary management may impact breast conservation therapy (BCT) rates between hospitals. Retrospective studies of BCT rates are limited by their inability to differentiate indicated mastectomies versus those chosen by the patient." "Our prospective breast cancer data base was queried for patients with invasive breast cancer who underwent surgical therapy at the University of Michigan over a 3-year period. Demographics, stage and histology were recorded along with the reason mastectomy was performed, categorized as ''by need'' (contraindication to BCT) or ''by...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-02-26)
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