Publications by authors named "Adriana Magalhaes de Oliveira Freitas"
Management of early-stage triple-negative breast cancer: recommendations of a panel of experts from the Brazilian Society of Mastology.
BMC Cancer
November 2022
Article Synopsis
- Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) presents unique challenges due to its varied behavior and treatment needs, prompting a survey of Brazilian Society of Mastology members to evaluate knowledge and treatment approaches.* -
- A consensus was formed among experts and affiliates, with panel agreement improving after discussions, indicating strong support for neoadjuvant chemotherapy—including platinum agents—and strategies for immunotherapy and surgical procedures.* -
- Overall, expert consensus was reached on more than 70% of treatment questions, highlighting the importance of education in shaping treatment decisions for systemic breast cancer.*
Management of the positive sentinel lymph node following neoadjuvant chemotherapy: results of a survey conducted with breast surgeons.
Ecancermedicalscience
February 2022
Introduction: Despite the lack of randomised evidence, there is a current trend towards omitting axillary surgery in cases of positive sentinel lymph node (SLN) following neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT). This study evaluated practice patterns of Brazilian breast surgeons when managing positive SLN following NACT.
Methods: This was a nationwide electronic survey of breast surgeons affiliated with the Brazilian Society of Mastology.
The Attitudes of Brazilian Breast Surgeons on Axillary Management in Early Breast Cancer-10 Years after the ACOSOG Z0011 Trial First Publication.
Ann Surg Oncol
February 2022
Purpose: To evaluate the impact of the ACOSOG Z0011 trial on axillary breast cancer surgery management in Brazil following publication of that study (2010) and again in 2020.
Patients And Methods: A survey of members of the Brazilian Society of Mastology.
Results: Of 1627 breast surgeons, 799 (49.