Treatment of breast cancer through the ages.
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.
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