Heterogeneity in Outcomes of Pathologic T1-2N1 Breast Cancer After Mastectomy: Looking Beyond Locoregional Failure Rates

ConclusionsPatients with pT1-2pN1 represent a heterogeneous group with a wide range of LRF/DM rates. In particular, patients with pT1 tumors and 1 + LN, and patients with micrometastases, had low event rates. These groups would derive small absolute reductions in LRF and DM with addition of PMRT, underscoring the importance of patient selection for PMRT in pT1-2pN1 breast cancer.

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Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology - July 2, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research