Real-world data indicate lower adherence rates for breast cancer endocrine therapy when radiation therapy is omitted

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Many patients with early-stage breast cancer do not consistently maintain the long-term hormone therapy prescribed after lumpectomy, a large U.S. insurance claims analysis indicates. The findings provide real-world context for treatment approaches that consider omitting radiation therapy, which typically rely on the expectation that patients will continue taking medication for at least five years.

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