What is the optimal management of Krukenberg tumor in a pre-menopausal woman with HR pos metastatic breast cancer, progressed on Tamoxifen and second line Gemcitabine, with the rest of the disease sites well controlled?

Topics: Breast Cancer • Medical Oncology

Does resection have an impact on survival?

Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution

If the Krukenberg tumor is the only site of metastasis or active disease in a premenopausal patient with HR+ metastatic breast cancer, I will recommend a complete surgical resection of the tumor together with B/L oophorectomy to render her surgical menopausal. There is no definite data to sho...

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