Surgical management after primary chemotherapy
For many people diagnosed with breast cancer, treatment may begin with primary chemotherapy, also known as neoadjuvant chemotherapy, before surgery takes place. This approach can reduce the size of the cancer, show how it responds to treatment and, in some cases, allow surgery to be less extensive. Surgical management after primary chemotherapy is a rapidly evolving area of breast cancer care, shaped by advances in cancer treatments, imaging and surgical techniques.
