Mastectomies unnecessary says study

AN international study has shown the removal of the breast is unnecessary in the treatment of cancer.

Mastectomies unnecessary says study
Fri, 18 Oct, 2002 - 01:00
Mícheál Lehane

Up until now the total removal of the breast was regarded as the safest way of treating cancer tumours. One in 13 women here develop the killer disease.

The groundbreaking research has been welcomed by the Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP).

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