Breast Conservative Therapy

Abstract

Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed life-threatening cancer in women worldwide. It is the leading cause of cancer-related death among women. In the West, it is often first detected as an abnormality on a mammogram, before it is felt by the patient or the healthcare provider. However, in the Indian subcontinent, presentation is often late. Surgery is considered primary treatment for breast cancer. Many patients with early-stage breast cancer are cured with surgery alone. In this review, various surgical aspects of breast-cancer are discussed with focus on breast conservative surgery. JMS 2012;15(1):7-14.