Conservative treatment of breast ductal carcinoma in situ: results of an Italian multi-institutional retrospective study

Conservative treatment of breast ductal carcinoma in situ: results of an Italian multi-institutional retrospective study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The incidence of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) has increased markedly in recent decades. In the past, mastectomy was the primary treatment for patients with DCIS, but as with invasive cancer, breast-conserving surgery followed by r...

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Main Authors: Vidali Cristiana, Caffo Orazio, Aristei Cynthia, Bertoni Filippo, Bonetta Alberto, Guenzi Marina, Iotti Cinzia, Leonardi Maria, Mussari Salvatore, Neri Stefano, Pietta Nicoletta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Subjects:
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
Conservative surgery
Whole breast radiation therapy (RT)
Risk factors for local recurrence
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/7/1/177

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