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

Badwe, R. A. ; Mittra, I. ; Havald, R. (2000) Timing of surgery during the menstrual cycle and prognosis of breast cancer Journal of Biosciences, 25 (1). pp. 113-120. ISSN 0250-5991

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Abstract

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.

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Keywords:Breast Cancer; Menstrual Cycle; Prognosis; Sex Hormones
ID Code:20246
Deposited On:20 Nov 2010 14:47
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