Operative Management in Stage IV Breast Cancer.

Traditionally, surgical therapy for primary breast lesions in stage IV breast cancer has been reserved for palliation. Several retrospective studies have suggested a possible survival benefit with surgical resection of the primary tumor in patients with distant metastases. However, evidence from prospective, randomized controlled trials suggest that locoregional control provides no clear survival advantage for patients with stage IV breast cancer. Future areas of inquiry include identification of subsets of patients who may derive a survival benefit from locoregional control.
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