The Evolution of Breast Cancer Treatment in India: Lessons Learnt Over Three Decades

Abstract

Breast cancer treatment in India has transformed over the last few decades with the paradigm changing from “Maximum Tolerable Treatment” to “Minimum Effective Treatment”. Better understanding of tumor biology, availability of more effective drugs, improved surgical techniques and precise radiation delivery have enabled us to personalize the treatment for individual patients and achieve “MORE” (better results) by doing “LESS” (de-escalating treatment).