For many breast cancer patients, the first time they learning about the array of treatment options out there is when they're forced to decide what they want for themselves. Now, a new study suggests that those who opt for less invasive treatments may ultimately feel better about their decision in some important ways. The study, published last week in JAMA Surgery, analyzed survey results for 647 people with early-stage breast cancer who underwent surgical treatment between 2006 and 2008. Of those participants, about 356 people received breast-conserving surgery — also called a lumpectomy — and radiation while 291 underwent a mastectomy with breast reconstruction. According to the results, women in both groups had equivalent scores on long-term quality of life, "meaning that patients were pretty similar as far as their satisfaction," study author Dr. Benjamin D. Smith. Read more about breast cancer treatments below. |
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