Question

radiological imaging in form of contrast enhanced computed tomography (cect) scan of abdomen is necessary for staging."

Answer 1

The accurate clinical staging of patients with breast cancer is important in determining the most appropriate treatment. As the management of patients is significantly affected by the presence and extent of metastatic disease, the identification of unexpected distant metastases is likely to greatly impact the initial treatment strategy. Patients with distant metastases require systemic drug therapies rather than local treatments, including surgery. However, the vast majority of newly diagnosed patients do not exhibit symptoms or signs of metastatic disease. In addition, there is limited evidence to guide decisions on how patients should be staged.