Population-based cohort study suggests increased survival after breast conservation surgery + radiotherapy compared to mastectomy with or without radiotherapy in women with breast cancer.

Survival After Breast Conservation vs Mastectomy Adjusted for Comorbidity and Socioeconomic Status: A Swedish National 6-Year Follow-up of 48 986 Women – JAMA Surgery

Commentary: Breast-Conserving Surgery+RT Yields Significant Survival Benefits For Early-Stage Breast Cancer – Physician’s Weekly

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Women receiving breast-conserving surgery for #breastcancer fare better than those who take away the whole breast says a new study taking into account comorbidities and socioeconomic background. Superior survival rates support less extensive surgery https://t.co/JEXasP56Di

— JAMA Surgery (@JAMASurgery) May 5, 2021