A Cryoablation Case Study
Case Study: The following is a 74 year old who underwent cryoablation of a 19 mm invasive ductal carcinoma. She remains cancer free 8 years after cryoablation.
Image 1: Photograph taken 3 years after cryoablation of a cancer in the upper outer right breast.
Cryoablation of a 19 mm invasive ductal carcinoma. 4 years of remission.
Image 2: Mammograms with arrows showing the cancer site in 2015 and same area of the breast in 2018, with no evidence of residual cancer, just 2 biopsy clips placed at the time of the initial diagnostic needle biopsy and 6-month post-cryoablation needle biopsy.
Image 2: Mammograms with arrows showing the cancer site in 2015 and same area of the breast in 2018, with no evidence of residual cancer, just 2 biopsy clips placed at the time of the initial diagnostic needle biopsy and 6-month post-cryoablation needle biopsy.
Image 4: Pathology results from original right breast needle biopsy and a repeat biopsy of the cancer site 6 months after cryoablation showing no residual cancer (see Image 5).
Image 5: Portion of pathology report showing
no residual tumor (cancer).
More Publications from Dr. Holmes
Reducing the Risk of Needle Tract Seeding or Tumor Cell Dissemination during Needle Biopsy Procedures
Many women fear that breast needle biopsies increase the risk of cancer spread due to tumor cell displacement. Although evidence suggests minimal impact on breast cancer loco-regional recurrence or distant metastasis, technical modifications of needle biopsy procedures, including the use of cryoablation, can reduce the potential risks of breast needle-biopsy-induced cancer cell displacement to reduce patient fears of breast needle biopsy procedures.
Reducing the Risk of Needle Tract Seeding or Tumor Cell Dissemination during Needle Biopsy Procedures
Many women fear that breast needle biopsies increase the risk of cancer spread due to tumor cell displacement. Although evidence suggests minimal impact on breast cancer loco-regional recurrence or distant metastasis, technical modifications of needle biopsy procedures, including the use of cryoablation, can reduce the potential risks of breast needle-biopsy-induced cancer cell displacement to reduce patient fears of breast needle biopsy procedures.
Reducing the Risk of Needle Tract Seeding or Tumor Cell Dissemination during Needle Biopsy Procedures
Many women fear that breast needle biopsies increase the risk of cancer spread due to tumor cell displacement. Although evidence suggests minimal impact on breast cancer loco-regional recurrence or distant metastasis, technical modifications of needle biopsy procedures, including the use of cryoablation, can reduce the potential risks of breast needle-biopsy-induced cancer cell displacement to reduce patient fears of breast needle biopsy procedures.
A Cryoablation Case Study
The following is a 74 year old who underwent cryoablation of a 19 mm invasive ductal carcinoma. She remains cancer free 8 years after cryoablation.
A Cryoablation Case Study
The following is a 74 year old who underwent cryoablation of a 19 mm invasive ductal carcinoma. She remains cancer free 8 years after cryoablation.
A Cryoablation Case Study
The following is a 74 year old who underwent cryoablation of a 19 mm invasive ductal carcinoma. She remains cancer free 8 years after cryoablation.
Cryoablation Without Excision for Early‑Stage Breast Cancer: ICE3 Trial 5‑Year Follow‑Up on Ipsilateral Breast Tumor Recurrence
Breast cryoablation presents a promising alternative to surgery while offering the benefits of a minimally invasive procedure with minimal risks.
Cryoablation Without Excision for Early‑Stage Breast Cancer: ICE3 Trial 5‑Year Follow‑Up on Ipsilateral Breast Tumor Recurrence
Breast cryoablation presents a promising alternative to surgery while offering the benefits of a minimally invasive procedure with minimal risks.
Cryoablation Without Excision for Early‑Stage Breast Cancer: ICE3 Trial 5‑Year Follow‑Up on Ipsilateral Breast Tumor Recurrence
Breast cryoablation presents a promising alternative to surgery while offering the benefits of a minimally invasive procedure with minimal risks.
Breast Cancer Care During A Pandemic: An Opportune Time for Cryoablation?
Dr. Holmes is author of the newly published article, "Breast cancer care during a pandemic: an opportune time for cryoablation?" in Breast Cance...
Breast Cancer Care During A Pandemic: An Opportune Time for Cryoablation?
Dr. Holmes is author of the newly published article, "Breast cancer care during a pandemic: an opportune time for cryoablation?" in Breast Cance...
Breast Cancer Care During A Pandemic: An Opportune Time for Cryoablation?
Dr. Holmes is author of the newly published article, "Breast cancer care during a pandemic: an opportune time for cryoablation?" in Breast Cance...
Managing Your Breast Health During a Pandemic
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Managing Your Breast Health During a Pandemic
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Managing Your Breast Health During a Pandemic
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De-escalating Breast Cancer Treatment—Mission Forward
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De-escalating Breast Cancer Treatment—Mission Forward
This month’s newsletter draws attention to a recent JAMA Oncology editorial, De-escalating Breast Cancer Surgery—Where is the Tipping Point (Dec...
De-escalating Breast Cancer Treatment—Mission Forward
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Understanding and Harnessing the Immune Effects of Cryoablation: A Work in Progress
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Understanding and Harnessing the Immune Effects of Cryoablation: A Work in Progress
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Understanding and Harnessing the Immune Effects of Cryoablation: A Work in Progress
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Cryoablation - Desert Sun: Letter to the editor
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Cryoablation - Desert Sun: Letter to the editor
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Cryoablation - Desert Sun: Letter to the editor
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A Phase II Trial Exploring the Success of Cryoablation Therapy in the Treatment of Invasive Breast Carcinoma: Results from ACOSOG (Alliance) Z1072
Cryoablation is a well-established technique to treat fibroadenomas. Pilot studies suggest this could be an effective non-surgical treatment for breast cancer. American College of Surgeons Oncology Group Z1072 is a phase II trial exploring the effectiveness of cryoablation in the treatment of breast cancers.
A Phase II Trial Exploring the Success of Cryoablation Therapy in the Treatment of Invasive Breast Carcinoma: Results from ACOSOG (Alliance) Z1072
Cryoablation is a well-established technique to treat fibroadenomas. Pilot studies suggest this could be an effective non-surgical treatment for breast cancer. American College of Surgeons Oncology Group Z1072 is a phase II trial exploring the effectiveness of cryoablation in the treatment of breast cancers.
A Phase II Trial Exploring the Success of Cryoablation Therapy in the Treatment of Invasive Breast Carcinoma: Results from ACOSOG (Alliance) Z1072
Cryoablation is a well-established technique to treat fibroadenomas. Pilot studies suggest this could be an effective non-surgical treatment for breast cancer. American College of Surgeons Oncology Group Z1072 is a phase II trial exploring the effectiveness of cryoablation in the treatment of breast cancers.