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Biopsy protocol rules out surgery for women after chemo
Vacuum-assisted image-guided breast biopsy can reliably predict which breast...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Why do so few women follow up on MRI-guided biopsies? BI-RADS 3 means biopsy with prior breast cancer history Same-day breast biopsies reduce healthcare disparities Sentinel lymph node biopsy unnecessary for DCIS False positives translate to higher breast cancer risk (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - December 13, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

Patients with Invasive Secondary Breast Cancer May Have Higher Mortality
Patients who previously received radiotherapy for ductal carcinoma in situ may have higher mortality after developing an invasive second breast cancer. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - December 3, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hannah Slater Source Type: news

New Study Suggests Women With Dense Breast Tissue May Benefit From Regular MRIs
While there has been some controversy over when women should start getting mammograms, all experts agree that screening is an important first step in detecting breast cancers and treating them early. But for some women, that’s not enough. For the approximately 40% of women with dense breast tissue, and especially the 10% with extremely dense tissue, cancer cells are harder to detect, since the denser tissue can mask small growths. In addition, dense breast tissue itself is also a risk factor for developing cancer. There’s been debate among experts over whether these women should have additional screening, on to...
Source: TIME: Health - November 27, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized Breast Cancer embargoed study Research Source Type: news

New breast ultrasound technique boosts BI-RADS accuracy
Using a novel ultrasound technique called ultrasensitive ultrasound microvessel...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Ultrasound after DBT helpful in women with dense tissue SWE identifies malignant breast microcalcifications ABVS distinguishes malignant from benign breast lesions CAD improves ABUS novice reader performance Contrast ultrasound can tell DCIS from fibroadenomas (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - November 22, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

No Benefit Seen for SLNB in BCS for DCIS in Older Women
Long - term outcomes similar with, without sentinel lymph node biopsy in breast - conserving surgery (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - October 31, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gynecology, Oncology, Surgery, Geriatrics, Journal, Source Type: news

No Benefit Seen for SLNB in BCS for DCIS in Older Women
THURSDAY, Oct. 31, 2019 -- For older patients with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) who undergo breast-conserving surgery (BCS), sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is not associated with improvements in long-term outcomes, according to a study... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 31, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Delay of Surgery for DCIS Ups Risk for Invasive Breast Cancer
Each month delay increases risk for invasive cancer by 1 percent (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - October 26, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Pathology, Surgery, Journal, Source Type: news

Don't Delay Very Early-Stage Breast Cancer Surgery
Longer delays in surgery for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) breast cancer lead to a higher risk of invasive ductal carcinoma and a slightly lower survival rate, researchers found. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - October 25, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Delay of Surgery for DCIS Ups Risk for Invasive Breast Cancer
FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2019 -- For each month of delay between diagnosis and surgery for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), there is slightly worse survival and an increase in risk for invasive disease, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 25, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Sentinel lymph node biopsy unnecessary for DCIS
Performing sentinel lymph node biopsy in older women with ductal carcinoma...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Chatbots boost women's understanding of breast biopsy Leica Biosystems unveils breast tissue biopsy container Biopsy rate is low after breast cancer 3D-printed breast biopsy device boosts accuracy Women overestimate breast cancer risk, prefer biopsy (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - October 24, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

In Older Women With DCIS, Skip Lymph Node Biopsy In Older Women With DCIS, Skip Lymph Node Biopsy
A new analysis shows that the extra step of performing lymph node biopsy has no benefits but may cause harm in older women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - October 24, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

Don't Delay Surgery for Very Early-Stage Breast Cancer, Study Suggests
THURSDAY, Oct. 24, 2019 -- Delaying surgery for a noninvasive breast cancer can have dire consequences, a new study shows. Longer delays in surgery for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) breast cancer lead to a higher risk of invasive ductal carcinoma... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 24, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Cancer Outcomes in DCIS Without Locoregional Treatment Cancer Outcomes in DCIS Without Locoregional Treatment
What are the rates of ipsilateral invasive cancer, contralateral breast cancer, and death for women who do not undergo definitive surgery or radiation therapy for DCIS?Journal of the National Cancer Institute (Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines - October 21, 2019 Category: Radiology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Journal Article Source Type: news

Ultrasound after DBT helpful in women with dense tissue
The cancer detection rate of screening breast ultrasound in women with dense...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: SWE identifies malignant breast microcalcifications ABVS distinguishes malignant from benign breast lesions CAD improves ABUS novice reader performance Contrast ultrasound can tell DCIS from fibroadenomas ARRS: Density reporting laws not enough to boost breast US (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - September 30, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

CEUS helps reduce unnecessary breast biopsies
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) can help predict benign pathologic results...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: ICUS meeting highlights CEUS research Contrast ultrasound can tell DCIS from fibroadenomas ICUS applauds payment changes for CEUS Contrast ultrasound helps characterize breast lesions Drop ultrasound contrast agent warning, society says (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - September 25, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: news