TY - JOUR
T1 - Management of locoregional and systemic recurrence of breast cancer
T2 - To stage or not to stage and how
AU - Leitch, A. Marilyn
PY - 2013/10
Y1 - 2013/10
N2 - The surveillance of breast cancer patients after potentially curative treatment may result in the identification of locoregional or distant recurrence. While many patients expect frequent imaging studies to monitor for recurrence, there are no data supporting aggressive imaging surveillance beyond mammography. However, when recurrent disease is suspected, it is appropriate to undertake re-staging to develop a rational management plan. The rationale and methods for appropriate surveillance and re-staging are discussed.
AB - The surveillance of breast cancer patients after potentially curative treatment may result in the identification of locoregional or distant recurrence. While many patients expect frequent imaging studies to monitor for recurrence, there are no data supporting aggressive imaging surveillance beyond mammography. However, when recurrent disease is suspected, it is appropriate to undertake re-staging to develop a rational management plan. The rationale and methods for appropriate surveillance and re-staging are discussed.
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U2 - 10.1245/s10434-013-3180-6
DO - 10.1245/s10434-013-3180-6
M3 - Article
C2 - 23975310
AN - SCOPUS:84883795515
SN - 1068-9265
VL - 20
SP - 3194
EP - 3198
JO - Annals of Surgical Oncology
JF - Annals of Surgical Oncology
IS - 10
ER -