Prognosis following salvage mastectomy for recurrence in the breast after conservative surgery and radiation therapy for early-stage breast cancer.

Abstract

We conclude that the histology of the recurrent tumor is an important prognostic factor for the risk of further relapse. Patients with purely noninvasive or focally invasive tumors have an excellent prognosis following salvage mastectomy. In contrast, patients with predominantly invasive tumors are at substantial risk for further relapse.