Implementation of the Targeted Axillary Dissection Procedure in Clinically Node-Positive Breast Cancer: A Retrospective Analysis

CONCLUSIONS: Introduction of the TAD procedure has resulted in a reduction of 84% of previously indicated ALNDs. Moreover, 18% of cases did not receive adjuvant axillary radiotherapy. These data show that implementation of de-escalation axillary treatment with the TAD procedure appeared to be successful.PMID:38523225 | DOI:10.1245/s10434-024-15182-3

Source: Ann Oncol - March 25, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Joni J Nijveldt Kiran K Rajan Karina Boersma Eva M Noorda Jose van der Starre-Gaal Miranda van 't Veer-Ten Kate Ellen M A Roeloffzen Brian N Vendel Maarten A Beek Anne Brecht Francken Source Type: research