Study of the patterns of recurrence in cancer breast after treatment

ABSTRACT

199 cases with breast cancer were analyzed from the year 1987 to 1982 inclusive. 122 out of total cases demonstrated recurrence after surgery +/- postoperative radiotherapy, +/- chemotherapy. The recurrent cases were frequently seen in middle and older age groups and in postmenopausal class of patients [75.86%]. Most of cases with recurrence were noticed in patients with primary 5 cm [56.56%]. Most of cases with recurrence were noticed in patients with primary 5 cm [56.56%]. Moreover, most of the recurrences were associated with advanced clinical stage [65.76%], cases with infiltrating duct carcinoma [81.15%], and cases with high incidence of positive axillary node involvement [90.09%]. The most common site involved by recurrence was the chest wall. It was concluded that, early detection and treatment of cancer breast are m and atory to improve the results and increase curability of this serious disease