title: An update on breast cancer: evolving treatments and persistent questions.
abstract: This review describes recent advances in imaging technology and treatment options, and discusses the persistent questions about the best strategies for preventing, diagnosing and treating breast cancer. Possible clinical implications of new research on the causes of breast cancer are also examined. The evolution of breast cancer management over the past century is summarized.
authors.affiliation: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Crowe
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty; D008403:Mass Screening; D008408:Mastectomy / Q000266:history