Outcomes and Factors Impacting Local Recurrence of Ductal
Carcinoma In Situ
[03/30/2000; Cancer Online (Free Registration Required)]
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND. The optimal management of ductal carcinoma
in situ (DCIS) remains controversial. Investigators have focused
on identifying patients who are eligible for treatment by excision
alone. A retrospective analysis of patients with DCIS treated
by various modalities was conducted to compare outcomes and determine
factors significant for local recurrence (LR).
CONCLUSIONS: If surgical margins are tumor free, the LSR regimen
is equivalent to mastectomy for local tumor control. Annual
mammograms may be adequate for the follow-up of patients with
irradiated breasts, but biannual studies still are recommended
for patients treated with excision alone.
The full article can be found at:
http://canceronline.wiley.com/v88n7/v88n7p1643.abstract.html
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