Study reveals breast surgery as a definitive and safe treatment for elderly patients

(SingHealth) A study conducted by National Cancer Centre Singapore has shown that age per se is not a contraindication to breast cancer surgery, and such surgeries may be safely performed for women aged 80 years and above. Led by Dr. Ong Kong Wee, Senior Consultant in the Division of Surgical Oncology, the team consists of Dr. Veronique Tan, Consultant, and Dr. Lee Chee Meng, Resident Doctor. The study explores the safety of breast cancer surgery in women aged 80 years and above.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news