ASCO Update on Breast Cancer, 2015

The high re-excision rates that commonly follow BCS have been the subject of much discussion over the last decade or more, and the use of cavity shaves during the initial resection has been proposed as an easy, effective, and economical modification of the procedure, based on retrospective data. A single institution randomized trial reported by Chagpar et. al. provides useful confirmation (1). 225 women were randomized intra-operatively following completion of usual resection to no further intervention, or the performance of cavity shaves.

Source: Surgical Oncology - October 24, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Seema Ahsan Khan Tags: Commentary Source Type: research