title: Primary localized breast cancer. Treatment options and informed choices.
abstract: As understanding of the natural history of breast cancer has increased, radical mastectomy has given way to a preference for breast-sparing surgery and greater reliance on radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Probably the most important factor for selection of treatment is consultation with a multidisciplinary team skilled in the various procedures and techniques that might be efficacious. The key to successful management is selection of an appropriate course of treatment with which the patient feels comfortable.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Miami School of Medicine, FL 33101.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Schwade
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Robinson
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Love
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D011379:Prognosis