Prognosis and life quality of patients undergoing breast-conserving surgery or modified radical mastectomy

VernacularTitle:保乳手术与改良根治术对早期乳腺癌患者预后及生活质量的临床观察
Author: Sihai ZHOU ; Zheng YU ; Qiang YANG ; Taizhong CHEN ; Tian TIAN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Breast cancer; Breast-conserving surgery; Prognosis; Life quality
From: Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2011;05(3):181-183
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To compare the prognosis and life quality of patients with early-stage breast cancer(stage I or II)undergoing breast-conserving surgery or modified radical mastectomy.Methods 180 cases with early-stage breast cancer were divided into 2 groups:breast-conserving surgery group(BCS)and modified radical mastcctomy group(MRM),with 90 cases in each group.The 2 groups were all given radiotherapy,chemotherapy and endocrine therapy according to indications.The prognosis and life quality in the 2 groups were compared.Results The 5-year-postoperative follow-up showed there was no significant difference in duration of disease-free survival(DFS)of the 2 groups.However,life quality of BCS patients was significantly better than that of MRM patients in terms of general health,physical function,pain,vitality,social functioning,emotion and mental health.Conclusion Breast-conserving surgery is highly recommended for patients with early-stage breast cancer.