Therapy and follow-up of breast cancer. Experiences in 11 years of observation
De Anna, D.; Bertusi, M.; Marchi, M.; Pozza, E.; Zamboni, P.; Gasbarro, V.; Indelli, M.; Bignami, R.; Pasqualini, C.
Minerva Medica 75(13): 709-712
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0026-4806 PMID: 6717827 Document Number: 228657
Out of 1260 biopsies performed on neoplasias of the breast in 11 years' surgical practice, 463 (36,7%) malignant tumours were encountered. The surgical strategy in the latter cases was based on two basic parameters: a) the histological report on the intraoperative biopsy; b) the clinical stage (TNM). After surgery oncological treatment followed the now universal standard practice: --T1, T2, T3, N+, M0 and T4 independent of N or M: multiple chemotherapy for 6-12 months then periodic check ups as in N- cases. --M1: multiple chemotherapy, hormone and radiation treatment combined in various ways. The results obtained in terms of trouble free periods and survival are in line with reports in the literature including those describing a larger number of cases.