Avoiding radiotherapy is an option for some older patients with breast cancer

(American Association for Cancer Research) Omission of radiotherapy is a reasonable option for women age 65 or older who receive hormone therapy after breast-conserving surgery for hormone receptor-positive, axillary node-negative breast cancer, according to results of the PRIME 2 trial presented here at the 2013 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held Dec. 10-14.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news