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Published in: Current Breast Cancer Reports 2/2019

01-06-2019 | Ultrasound | Local-Regional Evaluation and Therapy (DM Euhus, Section Editor)

Ablative Treatment of Breast Cancer; Are We There Yet?

Author: David R Brenin

Published in: Current Breast Cancer Reports | Issue 2/2019

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Breast cancer treatment has evolved through continuous integration of technological advances and changes in our understanding of tumor biology. Radical mastectomy was the best operation for the technology and beliefs of its time. Advances in technology, the acknowledgement that care is best delivered through a multi-modal approach, and continued investigation have resulted in less disfiguring procedures. Ablative therapy for the treatment of breast cancer is the natural continuation of this trend.

Recent Findings

Data from breast cancer ablation trials utilizing various energy forms have been favorable and have led to the development of ongoing multi-center treat and observe studies.

Summary

This paper examines the current status of cryoablation, laser ablation, and focused ultrasound ablation for the treatment of breast cancers. The advantages and shortcomings of each technique are considered and the challenges to be met in order for ablative therapy to become a mainstream clinical treatment of breast cancer are discussed.
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Metadata
Title
Ablative Treatment of Breast Cancer; Are We There Yet?
Author
David R Brenin
Publication date
01-06-2019
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Breast Cancer Reports / Issue 2/2019
Print ISSN: 1943-4588
Electronic ISSN: 1943-4596
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12609-019-0307-1

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