Axillary Surgery De-escalation in Early Breast Cancer: Are We Truly De-escalating or Simply Shifting to Another Treatment Modality?

Dr. Richa Rani, Dr. Saurabh Patel

Abstract: This narrative review evaluates axillary de-escalation in early breast cancer in the context of molecular oncology. While surgical burden has reduced, systemic therapy and radiotherapy have increased, suggesting a shift rather than true de-escalation.

Keywords: Breast cancer; Axillary surgery; De-escalation; Genomics; Molecular subtypes.

Title: Axillary Surgery De-escalation in Early Breast Cancer: Are We Truly De-escalating or Simply Shifting to Another Treatment Modality?

Author: Dr. Richa Rani, Dr. Saurabh Patel

International Journal of Healthcare Sciences

ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)

Vol. 14, Issue 1, April 2026 - September 2026

Page No: 190-192

Research Publish Journals

Website: www.researchpublish.com

Published Date: 06-June-2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20570095

Vol. 14, Issue 1, April 2026 - September 2026

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Axillary Surgery De-escalation in Early Breast Cancer: Are We Truly De-escalating or Simply Shifting to Another Treatment Modality? by Dr. Richa Rani, Dr. Saurabh Patel