Combined breast conservation therapy versus mastectomy for BRCA mutation carriers - A systematic review and meta-analysis.
CONCLUSIONS: Survival outcomes following combined BCT is comparable to mastectomy in BRCA carriers. However, the risk of LRR is increased. Patient counselling should be tailored to incorporate these findings.
PMID: 33582622 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Breast - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Davey MG, Davey CM, Ryan ÉJ, Lowery AJ, Kerin MJ Tags: Breast Source Type: research
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