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Can we really predict relapse after breast surgery?
3 octobre 2025
By Ana Espino | Published on october 3rd, 2025 | 3 min read
#PinkOctober #BreastCancer #IBTR #Recurrence
Ipsilateral breast tumor recurrence (IBTR) after breast-conserving surgery for invasive breast cancer remains a major concern in clinical practice, both from oncological and psychological standpoints. Although therapeutic advances have helped reduce this risk, it still persists for some patients, with significant consequences on quality of life and future care.
#PinkOctober #BreastCancer #IBTR #Recurrence
Ipsilateral breast tumor recurrence (IBTR) after breast-conserving surgery for invasive breast cancer remains a major concern in clinical practice, both from oncological and psychological standpoints. Although therapeutic advances have helped reduce this risk, it still persists for some patients, with significant consequences on quality of life and future care.
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Scientific reference
Sagara, Y., et al. (2025). Development and Validation of an Ipsilateral Breast Tumor Recurrence Risk Estimation Tool Incorporating Real-World Data and Evidence From Meta-Analyses: A Retrospective Multicenter Cohort Study. JCO clinical cancer informatics,
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