Are There Alternative Strategies for the Local Management of Ductal Carcinoma in Situ?

Are There Alternative Strategies for the Local Management of Ductal Carcinoma in Situ? Surg Oncol Clin N Am. 2018 Jan;27(1):69-80 Authors: Rosso KJ, Weiss A, Thompson AM Abstract The management of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) has traditionally followed the evidence base for invasive breast cancer using surgery, radiation therapy, and drug therapy to remove the DCIS from the breast and reduce the risk of recurrence for both DCIS and invasive breast cancer. Because of concerns regarding the overtreatment of DCIS, randomized controlled trials have been established to test the outcomes (invasive breast cancer outcomes and patient-reported outcome measures) of active surveillance compared with guideline-concordant care for low-risk (for progression) DCIS. These strategies are undergoing rigorous evaluation to evaluate alternatives to the current management of DCIS. PMID: 29132566 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Clinical Breast Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: Surg Oncol Clin N Am Source Type: research