Breast conservation therapy versus mastectomy in the community-based setting: can this rate be used as a benchmark for cancer care?

Surg Oncol Clin N Am. 2011 Jul;20(3):427-37, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.soc.2011.01.005.

Abstract

Despite strong evidence supporting the use of breast conservation therapy (BCT) in the treatment of breast carcinoma, the actual rates of use remain low. This article is a retrospective review of a sample of patients from the cancer registry of the Carolinas Medical Center (CMC), comparing breast conservation and mastectomy rates during an 11-year period. BCT rates have increased in CMC during this time frame and have reached national levels. Further research is needed to determine whether BCT rates can be used as a benchmark for the care of patients with cancer.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Benchmarking
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Cancer Care Facilities*
  • Community Health Centers*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mastectomy / statistics & numerical data*
  • Mastectomy, Segmental / statistics & numerical data*
  • Middle Aged
  • Prognosis
  • Retrospective Studies