BREAST CARCINOMA IN SITU

This study tested a type of breast cancer surgery called nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the breast tissue is removed but the nipple and skin are kept. It involved 450 women with early-stage breast cancer who needed a full mastectomy. The goal was to see if this surgery keeps th…

This study tested whether contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) can find more breast cancers than standard mammography in women already diagnosed with breast cancer. 89 women received CEM, which uses an iodine dye to highlight suspicious areas. The goal was to see if CEM detects ad…

This study tested a silver-plated wound dressing (Silverlon) in 17 breast cancer patients receiving radiation therapy. The goal was to see if the dressing could reduce the severity of acute radiation dermatitis, a common skin reaction that causes redness, peeling, and pain. Patie…

This study looked at whether using a special numbing technique (tumescent local anesthesia) during breast cancer surgery leads to less pain afterward compared to standard general anesthesia. 349 women who had breast cancer surgery took part. The goal was to see if this approach c…

This study tested whether a nerve block using ropivacaine could reduce pain after breast cancer surgery compared to a placebo. 182 women having breast-conserving surgery with sentinel lymph node biopsy took part. The goal was to see if fewer patients needed strong painkillers in …

This completed study involved 775 women who had breast-conserving surgery and radiation for breast cancer. Researchers compared different surgery and radiation techniques to see which ones led to less breast hardening (fibrosis) and better cosmetic results. The goal was to find w…