Breast Cancer Does Not Mandate Mastectomy in Young

"We found similar survival with either breast-conserving therapy or mastectomy in the treatment of young women with early-stage breast cancer," Dr. Mahmood concluded. "This just serves as a reminder that women should be counseled appropriately regarding their treatment options and should not choose a mastectomy based on an assumption of improved survival."

Dr. Seidman, Dr. Buckley, and Dr. Mahmood reported that they had no relevant conflicts of interest.