Results of early breast cancer treated with breast conserving therapy and postoperative radiotherapy
- VernacularTitle:早期乳腺癌乳房保留手术后放射治疗近期疗效观察
- Author:
Xiaopin CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Early breast cancer;
Breast conserving therapy;
Radiotherapy
- From:
Journal of Chongqing Medical University
1986;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To improve life quality of early breast cancer patients treated with breast conserving therapy and post-operative radiotherapy.Methods:From August 1999 to August 2003,46 cases with early breast cancer were treated and followed up in our department.Local recurrence rate,breast cosmetic outcome and survival rate were reported.Results:No local recurrence was found.Two cases developed metastasis.Disease-free survival for 3 years was 95.65%.Forty-three patients achieved excellent breast cosmetic outcome.The acute skin reaction and upper arm edema were main complications.Conclusion:Satisfactory life quality and local control can be obtained in early breast cancer patients treated with breast-conserving therapy and postoperative radiotherapy.
