Breast cancer surgery in older women: outcomes of the Bridging Age Gap in Breast Cancer study.
Jenna MorganJayan GeorgeG R HolmesC MartinMalcolm ReedSue E WardS J WaltersK Leung CheungR A AudisioL Wyldnull nullPublished in: The British journal of surgery (2020)
Breast cancer surgery is safe in women aged 70 years or more, with serious adverse events being rare and no mortality. Age, ill health and frailty all influence surgical decision-making. Surgery has a negative impact on QoL and independence, which must be considered when counselling patients about choices.
Keyphrases
- minimally invasive
- coronary artery bypass
- end stage renal disease
- decision making
- surgical site infection
- healthcare
- public health
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- breast cancer risk
- type diabetes
- mental health
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- risk factors
- prognostic factors
- peritoneal dialysis
- pregnant women
- cardiovascular disease
- health information
- adipose tissue
- risk assessment
- insulin resistance
- men who have sex with men
- health promotion
- patient reported