Multiple foci of microinvasion is associated with an increased risk of invasive local recurrence in women with ductal carcinoma in situ treated with breast-conserving surgery

ConclusionsThe presence of multiple foci of MI in DCIS is associated with higher 15-year risks of invasive LR after breast-conserving therapy compared to women with pure DCIS but treatment with whole breast and boost RT can mitigate this risk.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s10549-019-05364-z

Source: Breast Cancer Research and Treatment - October 12, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research