Imaging for early stage breast cancer

Do we know the ”true nature” of breast cancer

N=813 low risk breast cancer patients included in DBCG 89 a protocol Balanced in age-groups All T<5 cm, pN0, grade 1 (if IDC), partial axillary dissection BCS/Mastectomy BCS + WBI 48 Gy/24 fr + boost 10-16 Gy/5-8 fr, no PMRT No systemic therapy

Median follow up 17.2 years (range 0.5-24.6 yr)