The prognosis of breast cancer in the elderly is associated with increased risk of various complications. Recommendations for the treatment of breast cancer in this group of patients are controversial and range from radical surgery to conservative therapy. There are no specific clinical recommendations for this age group. It makes this problem relevant.
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