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01-03-2020 | Mastectomy | ASO Author Reflections
ASO Author Reflections: Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer May Not Alter Increasing Trends for CPM Utilization
Authors:
Nicole Christian, MD, Mary L. Gemignani, MD, MPH
Published in:
Annals of Surgical Oncology
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Issue 3/2020
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Excerpt
Currently, the use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) for breast cancer increases eligibility for breast-conserving surgery (BCS) and decreases need for axillary node dissection. The survival of women undergoing BCS after NAC is equivalent to those undergoing mastectomy.
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2 Clinical trials have reported improved pathologic complete response rates with modern chemotherapy regimens without a corresponding increase in BCS rates.
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