Conundrum of PST: current evidence
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Studies performed in ‘80
s
& ‘90
s
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Since then practice has changed:
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Shift towards use in earlier stage BC patients
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Improved diagnostic tools (MRI)
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More reliable staging tools
“Will Rogers phenomenon”
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More effective systemic treatments
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Improved knowledge on patient selection
(molecular subtype)
Is this still valid?




