Breast Cancer in Elderly Patients: Are We Choosing Wisely? A Critical Review of the Breast Unit of Trieste

Background: Increasing age is the most important risk factor in the development of breast cancer (BC) after female gender and about 30% of female BC are diagnosed in patients aged older than 70. Optimal treatment remains controversial because elderly patients are often excluded from clinical trials and the large variety in patient’s characteristics makes treatment decision making process generally difficult. The aim of this study was to analyze treatment choices and outcomes in our series of elderly patients affected by BC.