Feasibility of breast-conserving, therapy for macroscopically multiple ipsilateral breast cancer
Feasibility of breast-conserving, therapy for macroscopically multiple ipsilateral breast cancer
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DOI:
10.1016/j.ijrobp.2003.09.088
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发表时间:
2004-05-01
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7
通讯作者:
Kodama, H
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作者:
Okumura, S;Mitsumori, M;Kodama, H
Purpose: Macroscopically multiple ipsilateral breast cancer (MMIBC) is generally considered a contraindication for breast-conserving therapy (BCT). The result of BCT for MMIBC is reported and the feasibility discussed.Methods and Materials: Between July 1993 and February 1999, 34 patients with MMIBC underwent BCT at our clinic. The local control, disease-free survival, and cosmetic results in these patients were compared with those of patients with single disease.Results: After wide excision, 21 (62%) of 34 patients with MMIBC had a close surgical margin and the rate was significantly greater than that of patients with a single lesion. However, the size of the boost irradiation field was not significantly increased. At a median follow-up of 98 months, no statistically significant difference was Doted in local control, disease-free survival, or cosmetic result compared with patients with a single lesion.Conclusion: Although patients with MMIBC frequently had close surgical margins after BCT, it can be a treatment option for these patients as long as the close surgical margin is accurately detected and treated with an appropriate radiation technique. (C) 2004 Elsevier Inc.