Cosmetic Outcomes of Breast Cancer Treatment: Excellent Results

   Authors: OncoLink Team
   Affiliations: University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center
   Posting Date - January 4, 1997
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These are the results of treatments seen in the majority of cases.

Patient 1 is a 31 year-old woman with left breast cancer treated with lumpectomy, axillary lymph node dissection, and definitive radiation therapy. Excellent cosmetic outcome is shown at 19 months after treatment.
Patient 1, close-up view: Lumpectomy scar (arrow #1) and axillary scar (arrow #2) are shown.
Patient 2 had Stage I right breast cancer, and was also treated with lumpectomy, axillary lymph node dissection, and definitive radiation therapy. Cosmetic result at 35 months is excellent.
Patient 2, close-up view: Lumpectomy scar (arrow #1) and axillary scar (arrow #2) are shown.
Patient 3 had bilateral breast cancer. Her left side was treated with a modified radical mastectomy. Her stage I right breast cancer was treated with lumpectomy, axillary lymph node dissection, and definitive radiation therapy. Cosmetic result on the right is excellent at 44 months.

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