Predicting local recurrence following breast conserving therapy for early stage breast cancer : the significance of a narrow (less than or equal to 2mm) surgical resection margin

Introduction Controversy continues over the extent of surgical resection margin required to minimize the risk of local recurrence (LR) in breast conserving therapy (BCT) for stage I and II breast cancer. This thesis explores whether or not a narrow (less than or equal to 2 mm) but negative resection...

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Main Author: Groot, Gary
Other Authors: Pahwa, Punum
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: University of Saskatchewan 2011
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Online Access:http://library.usask.ca/theses/available/etd-07212011-140147/