Mode of Detection of Second Breast Cancers in Patients Undergoing Surveillance After Treatment of Ductal Carcinoma in Situ

CONCLUSIONS: In our cohort of patients undergoing surveillance following diagnosis and treatment of DCIS, 2% of second breast cancers were detected by a clinical breast examination. This suggests that survivorship care should prioritize mammography and patient education regarding breast self-examination and symptoms that warrant evaluation to detect second breast cancers.PMID:38154251 | DOI:10.6004/jnccn.2023.7082

Source: Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN - December 28, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Bethany T Waites Liisa Lyon Gillian Kuehner Patience Odele Laurel A Habel Raymond Liu Source Type: research