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Breast Cancer 101: A Review of Problems, Diagnostics, and Clinical Management
Breast Cancer 101: A Review of Problems, Diagnostics, and Clinical Management
Breast Cancer 101: A Review of Problems, Diagnostics, and Clinical Management
A REVIEW OF PROBLEMS,
DIAGNOSTICS, AND
CLINICAL MANAGEMENT
DISCLOSURES
Objectives
Provide an overview of trends in breast
cancer incidence and mortality
Review screening and diagnostic
modalities important for management of
breast cancer
Discuss therapeutic approches for breast
cancers
Breast Cancer
1 in 8 (12.3%) lifetime risk for US women
Increased from 1 in 11 in the 1970s.
Should be
limited to
centers
with biopsy
capabilities
Add Chemo
The Future
Neoadjuvant Clinical Trials
Chemo before surgery
Assessment of response to therapy
Evolving role of surgical management of
axilla
Bigger surgery does not cure bad biology
Optimal screening paradigm in context of
better imaging strategies and therapies will
need to be determined
An individualized approach?
Questions?