The Results of Treatment in 500 Patients with Breast Cancer

Abstract

Of all operable cases of breast cancer, there was a 25070 mortality in five years. The maximum incidence of presentation occurred in the 46-50 and 61-65 age groups. The size of the tumour and the presence of axillary lymph nodes are factors which adversely affect the prognosis. The presence of a 'lymphocytic response' in the tumour appears to make no difference to prognosis in this group. Radical and simple mastectomy produce similar results, although in the group 'Radical Mastectomy without lymph node involvement' the results are best. The use of various combinations of intravenous and orally administered chemotherapy is discussed.