MICROWAVE ABLATION FOR INOPERABLE EARLY BREAST CANCER: A MINIMALLY INVASIVE OPTION FOR HIGH-RISK PATIENTS garvitgarg365@gmail.com

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MICROWAVE ABLATION FOR INOPERABLE EARLY BREAST CANCER: A MINIMALLY INVASIVE OPTION FOR HIGH-RISK PATIENTS

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India

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Surgical resection remains the gold standard for early breast cancer, but a subset of patients—particularly the elderly or those with significant comorbidities—are unfit for surgery. Microwave Ablation (MWA) offers a safe, scarless, and outpatient alternative in this challenging group.

Showcasesing real-world use of MWA under local anesthesia in early-stage, hormone receptor-positive breast cancer patients. Ablation technique, intra-procedural imaging, and post-procedure follow-up protocols are illustrated.

MWA achieved complete ablation in the majority of patients with minimal discomfort, no need for general anesthesia, and excellent cosmetic outcomes. Adjuvant endocrine therapy was initiated post-ablation. No serious complications were observed.

MWA is a promising, minimally invasive treatment option for selected breast cancer patients who are inoperable. It offers good local control, rapid recovery, and improved access to care in high-risk populations.