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Practice Point
Neoadjuvant therapy – Indications
In patients with large tumours (who might not be candidates for breast-conserving surgery), consider the use of neoadjuvant systemic therapies to reduce tumour size and potentially enable breast-conserving surgery instead of mastectomy.
How this guidance was developed
No evidence-based source recommendation was identified for this topic, which was considered an important aspect of care. This practice point was developed using an expert consensus process.
Neoadjuvant therapy – Indications
Practice Point
In patients with large tumours (who might not be candidates for breast-conserving surgery), consider the use of neoadjuvant systemic therapies to reduce tumour size and potentially enable breast-conserving surgery instead of mastectomy.
Principles in action
Patient-centred care
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Safe and quality care
No evidence-based source recommendation was identified for this topic, which was considered an important aspect of care. This practice point was developed using an expert consensus process.