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Results from many randomized trials of adjuvant breast cancer therapy have been presented in several overviews and at subsequent meetings. This manuscript reviews the current status of both chemo- and endocrine therapy and the prospects for combination therapy, as summarized at the NIH and St Gallen Consensus meetings. In conclusion, treatment selection should be based primarily on endocrine responsiveness; however, a collaborative approach involving the development of new agents and investigation of their optimal integration into therapy programs will ensure progress and improved patient care.
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Forbes, J.F., Gradishar, W.J. & Ravdin, P.M. Choosing between Endocrine Therapy and Chemotherapy – or is there a Role for Combination Therapy?. Breast Cancer Res Treat 75 (Suppl 1), 37–44 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1020365800921
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1020365800921