Question

A 50-year-old woman has a 2 cm invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast confirmed on core biopsy. According to NICE guidelines what is the recommended initial local management if the tumor is operable?

Accepted Answer

Breast-conserving surgery lumpectomy plus radiotherapy if appropriate

Answer

Mastectomy for all breast cancers

Answer

Immediate chemotherapy for all cases

Answer

Hormone therapy only

Answer

No local treatment required

Practice question

A 50-year-old woman has a 2 cm invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast confirmed on core biopsy. According to NICE guidelines what is the recommended initial local management if the tumor is operable?