First-of-its-kind study examines cosmetic outcomes for older breast cancer patients
In the first study evaluating patient-reported cosmetic outcomes in older women with breast cancer, MD Anderson researchers found that less radiation was associated with improved cosmetic satisfaction long-term. However, reduced radiation was also associated with a slightly increased risk of disease recurrence.
Like younger patients, older women with early-stage breast cancer have a number of treatment options, including:...
Study shows mastectomy plus reconstruction is riskiest, costliest treatment option
Mastectomy plus reconstruction for patients with early-stage breast cancer is significantly riskier and costlier than other less-invasive...