A study finds that administering radiation therapy before mastectomy reduces multiple surgeries in breast cancer patients.

A study published in JAMA Network Open suggests switching the order of breast cancer treatment, by administering radiation therapy before mastectomy, can reduce the need for multiple surgeries, improving patients' quality of life. The Phase II trial evaluated 49 patients, finding no complete flap losses or disease recurrences at a median of 29.7 months of follow-up. Experts note that if the results hold up in larger studies, it could lead to updated treatment guidelines.

April 05, 2024
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