title: Conservation breast treatment: a viable option locally.
abstract: Conservation treatment in carcinoma of the breast is a viable option in the West but is still an uncommon practice locally. Many reasons have been put forth, including the late stage of the tumour we see and the small breast size. This paper presents 25 cases treated by lumpectomy and irradiation with satisfactory cosmetic results, although the follow-up period is short. The introduction of this technique may encourage women to seek treatment earlier, without the fear of losing their breasts.
authors.forename: E T
authors.initials: ET
authors.lastname: Chua
authors.forename: B C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Tan
authors.forename: T H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Khor
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D015412:Mastectomy, Segmental / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012846:Singapore