Multifocal/multicentric breast cancer: Does each focus matter?
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DOI: 10.1002/cam4.5626
Abstract: Multifocal (MF) and multicentric (MC) breast cancer cases have been increasingly diagnosed owing to the extensive use of improved preoperative breast imaging. The current tumor‐node‐metastasis staging system uses the dimension of the largest tumor and… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; breast; cancer focus; breast cancer ... See more keywords
Multifocal and multicentric breast cancer, is it time to think again?
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DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2019.0109
Abstract: Multifocal multicentric breast cancer has traditionally been considered a contraindication to breast conserving surgery because of concerns regarding locoregional control and risk of disease recurrence. However, the evidence supporting this practice is limited. Increasingly, many… read more here.
Keywords: multicentric breast; multifocal multicentric; breast; breast cancer ... See more keywords
Does focal heterogeneity affect survival in postoperative ipsilateral multifocal and multicentric breast cancers?
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DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.20211168
Abstract: OBJECTIVE In multicentric/multifocal breast tumors, there may be immunological and histological differences between foci that may affect survival and treatment choice. We aimed to evaluate the effect of focal heterogeneity seen in multicentric/multifocal breast tumors… read more here.
Keywords: multicentric breast; affect survival; multifocal multicentric; breast cancers ... See more keywords