PMID: 26805173Jan 26, 2016Paper

Long-Term Outcome of Radiofrequency Ablation Therapy for Breast Cancer

Gan to kagaku ryoho. Cancer & chemotherapy
Takeshi NagashimaMasaru Miyazaki

Abstract

Although radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is promising for the local treatment of breast cancer, data concerning the longterm results are limited. The present study attempted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of RFA and to clarify patient outcomes after treatment. The study included 26 breast cancer patients treated with RFA between 2006 and 2010. There were no acute complications such as burns. All subjects were followed-up after breast radiation and systemic therapies. At the median follow-up period of 88 months, no local recurrence or distant metastases had occurred. After treatment, a hard lump was formed around the ablated area, which gradually decreased in size in all cases (p<0.001). The lumps were calcified in 9 cases. Nipple retraction persisted in 2 cases. However, it is necessary to recognize that a cosmetic result of RFA was not excellent in all cases, RFA appears to be a safe local treatment technique for breast cancer patients.

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