Timing of surgery during the menstrual cycle and prognosis of breast cancer

Journal of biosciences

R Havaldar1¹  I Mittra¹  R A Badwe¹ 

[1] Breast Unit, Clinical Research Secretariat, Tata Memorial Centre, Parel, Mumbai 400 012, India$$

关键词: Breast cancer;    menstrual cycle;    prognosis;    sex hormones;   

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来源: Indian Academy of Sciences

【 摘 要 】

There are conflicting reports on the differential effect of surgery performed during the two phases of the menstrual cycle, namely, follicular and luteal, and prognosis of operable breast cancer. A statistical meta-analysis of the published evidence suggests a modest survival benefit of 15 ± 4% when the operation is performed during the lueteal phase. Further research in this area might provide a novel avenue to understand the natural history of breast cancer. A spin off from these studies might be the understanding of the importance of events that occur at the time of surgery in determining long term prognosis.

【 授权许可】

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