Long-term results of a randomized trial comparing breast-conserving therapy with mastectomy: European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer 10801 trial.

Dongen JA, van; AC, Voogd; IS, Fentiman; C, Legrand; RJ, Sylvester; D, Tong; der Schueren E, van; PA, Helle; Zijl K, van; H, Bartelink

doi:10.1093/jnci/92.14.1143

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Long-term results of a randomized trial comparing breast-conserving therapy with mastectomy: European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer 10801 trial.

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van Dongen JA

Voogd AC

Fentiman IS

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>Breast-conserving therapy (BCT) has been shown to be as effective as mastectomy in the treatment of tumors 2 cm or smaller. However, evidence of its efficacy, over the long term, in patients with tumors larger than 2 cm is limited. From May 1980 to May 1986, the European Organizat...

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