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Nationwide Trends in Mastectomy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer.


AUTHORS

Kummerow KL , Du L , Penson DF , Shyr Y , Hooks MA , . JAMA surgery. 2014 11 19; ().
  • NIHMSID: 101589553

ABSTRACT

Accredited breast centers in the United States are measured on performance of breast conservation surgery (BCS) in the majority of women with early-stage breast cancer. Prior research in regional and limited national cohorts suggests a recent shift toward increasing performance of mastectomy in patients eligible for BCS.


Accredited breast centers in the United States are measured on performance of breast conservation surgery (BCS) in the majority of women with early-stage breast cancer. Prior research in regional and limited national cohorts suggests a recent shift toward increasing performance of mastectomy in patients eligible for BCS.


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