[An experience with the conservative treatment of breast cancer in middle-aged and elderly women].
Advantages of conservative treatment of inoperable breast cancer in old and elderly age are discussed on the basis of an analysis of data on 30 cases. A split-course radical radiotherapy was combined with a prolonged tamoxifen treatment. Complete regression of tumor was registered in 16 out of 23 followed-up patients, while more than 50% regression--in I case. The study should be continued.
D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography; D008875:Middle Aged; D011832:Radiation Injuries; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D013629:Tamoxifen / Q000627:therapeutic use
D013629:Tamoxifen
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