title: Treatment of breast cancer through the ages.
abstract: Considerable controversy still exists regarding the correct management of cancer of the breast. This short history follows the paths of thought and practice from the Egyptian dynasties to modern times. A description is given of the pathologic reasons for the variance in local treatment and the development of adjuvant therapy.
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000266:history* / Q000628:therapy; D002425:Cautery; D004739:England; D005260:Female; D005602:France; D005858:Germany; D049669:History, 16th Century; D049670:History, 17th Century; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D049691:History, Medieval; D006801:Humans; D008408:Mastectomy / Q000266:history*; D014481:United States