Abstract

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the treatment of breast cancer. Management deviated from standard practice. The Association of Breast Surgery (ABS) advised - aim for day case surgery with priority given to: estrogen receptor (ER)-ve, HER2+ve, and pre-menopausal ER+ve patients. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy was advised for inoperable disease only. Oncoplastic procedures and breast reconstruction was not advised. ER+ves were to be considered for bridging endocrine treatment. We audited this change in practice.

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