Rates of Bilateral Mastectomy in Patients With Early-Stage Breast Cancer
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.51348
Abstract: This cohort study builds on previous research from the National Cancer Database to assess whether rates of bilateral mastectomy continue to increase. read more here.
Keywords: mastectomy patients; rates bilateral; patients early; bilateral mastectomy ... See more keywords
Impact of adjuvant breast radiotherapy on patient-reported fatigue
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06521-1
Abstract: Breast cancer patients receiving adjuvant radiotherapy (RT) benefit from local control. However, RT can give rise to increased fatigue, lowering quality of life. The aim of this study was to prospectively identify trends and risk… read more here.
Keywords: breast; reported fatigue; fatigue; radiotherapy ... See more keywords
Diffusion of Successful Same Day Discharge Practice for Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients to a Select Population of Mastectomy Patients
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jopan.2021.06.048
Abstract: Background Information Reimbursement guided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) inpatient-only list continues to evolve with advancements in technology, care and coordination. Hospitals face business and quality imperatives of adjusting care pathways… read more here.
Keywords: practice; mastectomy patients; care; population ... See more keywords
Impact of anticipated financial burden on patient decision to undergo contralateral prophylactic mastectomy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2018.05.038
Abstract: Background: We sought to determine whether patients undergoing contralateral, prophylactic mastectomy have greater anticipated and actual costs and financial burden than patients undergoing unilateral mastectomy, whether these financial considerations influence surgical decision making, and whether… read more here.
Keywords: decision; financial burden; prophylactic mastectomy; mastectomy patients ... See more keywords
Axillary Surgery for Early-Stage, Node-Positive Mastectomy Patients and the Use of Postmastectomy Chest Wall Radiation Therapy
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DOI: 10.1245/s10434-018-6409-6
Abstract: BackgroundWe examined axillary surgery in mastectomy patients with tumor-positive nodes and how the type of axillary surgery impacted use of postmastectomy chest wall radiation therapy (PMRT).MethodsUsing the National Cancer Data Base, we selected patients with… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; snb alone; pmrt; axillary surgery ... See more keywords