Local Relapse after Breast Conserving Therapy vs. Mastectomy for Extensive Pure Ductal Carcinoma In-Situ ≥4 cm
This study evaluates population-based outcomes for patients with extensive ( ≥4 centimeters) pure ductal carcinoma in-situ (DCIS). Local recurrence was 2% with mastectomy, 8% with breast conserving surgery (BCS) and radiotherapy and 16% with BCS alone. Mastectomy remains a standard local treatment for extensive DCIS, while BCS and radiotherapy may be reasonably considered in selected patients with a careful discussion of the benefits and side effects.
Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics - Category: Radiology Authors: Sarah Nicole Hamilton, Alan Nichol, Elaine Wai, Lovedeep Gondara, H éctor A. Velásquez García, Caroline Speers, Rekha Diocee, Pauline Truong Tags: Clinical Investigation Source Type: research
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