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01-10-2013 | Breast Oncology

Management of Locoregional and Systemic Recurrence of Breast Cancer: To Stage or Not to Stage and How

Author: A. Marilyn Leitch, MD

Published in: Annals of Surgical Oncology | Issue 10/2013

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Abstract

The surveillance of breast cancer patients after potentially curative treatment may result in the identification of locoregional or distant recurrence. While many patients expect frequent imaging studies to monitor for recurrence, there are no data supporting aggressive imaging surveillance beyond mammography. However, when recurrent disease is suspected, it is appropriate to undertake re-staging to develop a rational management plan. The rationale and methods for appropriate surveillance and re-staging are discussed.
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Metadata
Title
Management of Locoregional and Systemic Recurrence of Breast Cancer: To Stage or Not to Stage and How
Author
A. Marilyn Leitch, MD
Publication date
01-10-2013
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Annals of Surgical Oncology / Issue 10/2013
Print ISSN: 1068-9265
Electronic ISSN: 1534-4681
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-013-3180-6

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