Breast cancer treatment in older women

Surg Oncol Clin N Am. 2005 Jan;14(1):85-102, vi. doi: 10.1016/j.soc.2004.07.006.

Abstract

This article presents the author's current approaches to the management of breast cancer in older women, with emphasis on clinical and surgical treatment of the disease in this population. There are controversies surrounding the management of breast cancer in this population regarding adjuvant therapy, radiation therapy and surgical options. We endeavor to address these issues in the article.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Aromatase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Breast Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Breast Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery
  • Breast Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mass Screening
  • Mastectomy, Segmental
  • Middle Aged
  • Postmenopause
  • Practice Patterns, Physicians'
  • Tamoxifen / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Aromatase Inhibitors
  • Tamoxifen