A small but statistically significant number of patients, six percent, reported recurrences in the Lump + Brachy and Lump alone cohort, compared to patients treated with Lump and WBI. (sciencedaily.com)
In addition, a significant number of patients were lost to follow - up (approximately 40 %). (journals.lww.com)
«We easily get the majority of our patients breast - feeding, but there is still a significant number of patients who, for a variety of issues, breast - feeding just doesn't work out. (washingtonpost.com)