Theoretical prerequisites and results of removal of primary tumor in patients with first detected stage IV breast cancer

Abstract

The treatment of patients with primarily disseminated breast cancer (PDBC) is based on chemo- and radiotherapy. Removal of primary tumor is not usually recommended. The goal of surgery is to prevent local complications. However, in recent years, there have been reports of a number of trials suggesting that surgical treatment is warranted. The paper presents the biological aspects of metastasis and the results of removing a primary tumor in PDBC patients with ECOG 0-1.

Keywords

• breast
• disseminated cancer
• surgery