Twenty-two –year evolution of a Medical Breast Service: Filling the important gaps between breast surgery and medical oncology

Historically, surgeons have provided subspecialty breast care. The development of a robust medical breast program in a large academic center staffed by trained primary care providers initially showed a shift in care of benign breast disease away from surgeons. In this review, we aim to revisit the practice after 20 years. Medical patients are defined as patients with symptomatic issues (eg, pain or lump), those at increased risk (due to family history, genetic mutations, or benign atypical lesions), or survivors in need of long-term care.
Source: Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research