Cancer outgrowth after surgery has been observed for over 100 years, and the mechanisms have not been fully identified. |
It looked like surgery accelerated the disease by two years on average, which is the usual dormancy of this [blood vessel-free] tumor state. All the data show this. |
We don't have all the answers. We think our work has pointed out that the mammography paradox is real. We are confident we understand what causes it. We have identified a problem -- a mechanism that is testable. We have not found a solution. But identifying the problem is a major step in the right direction. |
Young women need to be advised of the risk of accelerated tumor growth and early relapse before giving informed consent for mammography. |