Optimising Breast Conservation Treatment for Multifocal and XXXX : A Worthwhile Endeavour?

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BACKGROUND: Breast conservation treatment (BCT) is an accepted treatment modality for early @entity0 . However, multifocal and @entity0 (MFMCBC) is a relative contraindication to BCT. This study was performed to compare BCT rates in @entity0 and its outcomes. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was performed for @entity1 with @entity0 who underwent operative treatment between 2009 and 2011. Successful BCT was defined as the ability to obtain clear margins for all @entity5 foci through a single incision with acceptable resultant cosmesis. RESULTS: A total of 160 @entity1 were analysed, of which 40 were MFMCBC. Thirty-four of the 40 @entity1 with MFMCBC underwent BCT (85  %). After a mean follow-up period of 55  months, there were no local recurrences in @entity1 with MFMCBC. CONCLUSION: BCT was achieved in 85  % of the @entity1 with MFMCBC in this cohort without evidence of poorer local control. Further investigation is needed to confirm this finding for its potential contribution to improved survival outcomes.
