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 | DOI:10.1016/j.breast.2021.02.001

Source: Breast - February 14, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: M G Davey C M Davey É J Ryan A J Lowery M J Kerin Source Type: research