Clinical practice guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer oligometastasis (2026 edition)

Chinese Society of Breast Surgery,Chinese Society of Surgery,Chinese Medical Association

Chinese Journal of Practical Surgery ›› 2026, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (4) : 407-412.

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Clinical practice guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer oligometastasis (2026 edition)

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Chinese Society of Breast Surgery,Chinese Society of Surgery,Chinese Medical Association. Clinical practice guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer oligometastasis (2026 edition)[J]. Chinese Journal of Practical Surgery. 2026, 46(4): 407-412 https://doi.org/10.19538/j.cjps.issn1005-2208.2026.04.03

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利益冲突 参与本指南编写及投票的专家委员会成员均声明无利益冲突

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Liaoning Province Science and Technology Plan Joint Program Project - Technical Breakthrough Project(2024JH2/102600315)
Chinese Standardized Diagnosis and Treatment Specialized Disease Cohort Research Project for Breast Diseases(KC2025-JX-0003-3)
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