Delay in radiotherapy is associated with an increased risk of disease recurrence in women with ductal carcinoma in situ

CONCLUSIONSA delay in RT >12 weeks is associated with a significantly higher risk of IBTR in women undergoing BCS for DCIS. Efforts should be made to avoid delays in starting RT to minimize the risk of disease recurrence. Cancer 2017. © 2017 American Cancer Society.

Source: Cancer - September 28, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Elizabeth Shurell, Cristina Olcese, Sujata Patil, Beryl McCormick, Kimberly J. Van Zee, Melissa L. Pilewskie Tags: Original Article Source Type: research