Reduces
recurrence
(Node (-) (700 pts)
(Node (+) (3131 pts)
• 10 year gain
1.3% (N-) and
10.6% (N+)
Reduces breast cancer
mortality
• 20 year gain
2.2% (N-) and
8.1% (N+)
ONE BREAST CANCER DEATH IS
AVOIDED FOR EVERY FOUR
LOCAL RECURRENCES AVOIDED