Carcinoma of the breast.
The overview of the Early Breast Cancer Trialists Collaborative Group in 1992 has been a watershed for current adjuvant therapy for all age groups. This article describes current principles of adjuvant therapy, highlighting areas of specific interest. In addition, the recent developments in neoadjuvant and primary medical treatment are described to show how future approaches will proceed.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000401:mortality / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D017024:Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D015996:Survival Rate; D013629:Tamoxifen / Q000627:therapeutic use
D013629:Tamoxifen