Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
5699559 | Clinical Oncology | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Given that the rate of systemic relapse in patients with LABC is very high, current baseline staging investigations probably underestimate the true incidence of metastases. This study has shown that further confirmatory imaging can be helpful, especially in symptomatic patients, as it seems that negative baseline tests in these patients can be falsely reassuring. Accurate staging of patients with LABC has many advantages and, therefore, further research is needed to define the role of newer imaging modalities.
Related Topics
Health Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Oncology
Authors
H. Al-Husaini, E. Amir, B. Fitzgerald, F. Wright, R. Dent, J. Fralick, M. Clemons,