Neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with breast cancer

Authors
Jakesz, R Taucher, S Gnant, M Gebhard, B Kandioler, D Rudas, M Djavanmard, M Steger, G
Citation
R. Jakesz et al., Neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with breast cancer, ZBL CHIR, 123, 1998, pp. 147-150
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
ZENTRALBLATT FUR CHIRURGIE
ISSN journal
0044409X → ACNP
Volume
123
Year of publication
1998
Supplement
5
Pages
147 - 150
Database
ISI
SICI code
0044-409X(1998)123:<147:NCIPWB>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
Adjuvant therapy has shown to be of significant benefit in patients with br east cancer. Among the possibilities to further improve the results, preope rative chemotherapy is a promising tool. So far, we have treated 178 patien ts and found that downstaging permits breast conservation in 60 % of patien ts who would otherwise undergo mastectomy. The significance of this method for further improvement of survival has to await results of ongoing trials.