Imaging for early stage breast cancer

History

➢ 1986

DFS @ 8y

OS @ 8y

Radical Mastectomy

77%

83%

Lumpectomy Axillary dissection Radiotherapy

80%

85%

Veronesi, IJROBP,1986,12;5:717-720

➢ Radiation therapy can evoid mastectomy ➢ Same cure rate ➢ Less mutilation