Quality of life among women treated for breast cancer: a survey of three procedures in Mexico.

Background: This study aimed to determine the quality of life among patients treated with one of three different types of surgery for breast cancer.

Methods: This cross-sectional study used a questionnaire survey completed by Mexican patients without active disease 1 year after breast cancer surgery.

Results: The 139 patients enrolled in the study included 44 (31.

[Totally implantable central venous access devices in patients with cancer. Experience at a private oncology center].

Background: Use of totally implantable central venous access ports in cancer patients is a common practice for chemotherapy not excluding early and late morbidity.

Objective: To report the experience using these devices in a private cancer center.

Methods: A consecutive series of 156 cases of patients using these devices placed by the same surgical team to enhance chemotherapy.