Breast cancer treatment in older women.

作者信息

Howard-McNatt Marissa, Hughes Kevin S, Schnaper Lauren A, Jones Julie L, Gadd Michele, Smith Barbara L

机构信息

Division of Surgical Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, 100 Blossom Street, Cox 626, Boston, MA 02114, USA.

出版信息

Surg Oncol Clin N Am. 2005 Jan;14(1):85-102, vi. doi: 10.1016/j.soc.2004.07.006.

This article presents the author's current approaches to the management of breast cancer in older women, with emphasis on clinical and surgical treatment of the disease in this population. There are controversies surrounding the management of breast cancer in this population regarding adjuvant therapy, radiation therapy and surgical options. We endeavor to address these issues in the article.