Objectives: To determine the predictive risk factors for isolated locoregional recurrence (LRR) in breast cancer patients with postmastectomy adjuvant therapy. Patients and Methods: The impacts of patients’ characteristics, tumor stage, and surgery on LRR were evaluated in patients with breast cancer having postmastectomy adjuvant therapy, according to their risk factors using univariate analys...

BACKGROUND Tissue expanders are used in breast reconstruction after mastectomy to stretch the remaining tissue to create space for placement of permanent breast implants. The AeroForm™ Tissue Expander, developed by AirXpanders™ Inc., contains electronic components designed to activate the release of carbon dioxide from an internal reservoir to inflate the expander. Breast cancer patients who un...

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy for primary breast cancer is the gold standard in the treatment of locally advanced, inoperable breast cancer, and also based on a large body of evidence has become a standard treatment option for patients with operable disease, who are clear candidates for adjuvant chemotherapy. There are several advantages of administering neoadjuvant chemotherapy: tumor downstaging, ...

Introduction Recent papers indicate that one-side mastectomy can produce deleterious effects on the posture and musculoskeletal system. This study was conducted to better understand the underlying mechanisms involved in trunk motion in external prosthesis users. Objective The aim was to evaluate the changes in surface electromyographic (SEMG) activity of the erector spinae muscles (ES) in pos...

The role of radiation therapy in the management of breast cancer has continued to evolve over the past several years, in both the breast-conserving and postmastectomy settings. In this issue of ONCOLOGY, Dr. William Small provides a thorough yet concise review of current practices in radiation therapy for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), early-stage invasive breast cancer managed conservatively...

Upper extremity lymphedema is a relatively frequent complication following the management of breast cancer. This focused review of the pathophysiology, complications, and various treatment options now available for its management will allow physiatrists and other practitioners to better understand this condition and thereby serve as a resource for patients and other physicians.

Immediate postmastectomy reconstruction has become an increasingly popular choice for breast cancer patients recently. However, whether molecular subtype of cancer impacts the incidence of breast reconstruction is unclear. We aimed to investigate the association between breast cancer subtype defined by immunohistochemistry hormone receptor (HR) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2...