Cosmetic outcomes after breast-conserving therapy may vary by race

(Wolters Kluwer Health) As perceived by both patients and doctors, the cosmetic results after "lumpectomy" for breast cancer differ for African-American versus Caucasian women, suggests a pilot study in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery -- Global Open, the official open-access medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news