Early results from a trial of active surveillance for low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ are 'reassuring'

Researchers leading a trial of active surveillance for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) have described early results as ...

Thousands of women with breast cancer could soon be told they don’t need ANY treatment at all

THOUSANDS of women with a common form of breast cancer may soon not need any treatment at all, scientists have suggested.

Lauded Study Finds Surgery May Not Be Necessary for Precancerous Breast Condition

Thomas Jefferson University biostatistician Terry Hyslop designed a trial showing active monitoring to be as effective as ...
MedPage Today

Skip Surgery for DCIS in Favor of Active Monitoring?

SAN ANTONIO -- Active monitoring for low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) did not lead to a higher rate of ipsilateral invasive cancer versus guideline-recommended treatment, the randomized COMET ...
Medscape

For DCIS, Outcomes With Excision Alone Acceptable at 5 Years

October 27, 2009 — Women with low- to intermediate-grade ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) with margins 3 mm or wider had an "acceptably low rate" of ipsilateral breast events 5 years after excision ...

Danielle Fishel Says a Routine Mammogram Saved Her Life After Experiencing ‘No Symptoms’ of Cancer

Actress Danielle Fishel disclosed that a routine screening detected stage 0 breast cancer, highlighting the value of early ...
Newsday

Some breast cancer patients can avoid certain surgeries, studies suggest

Some early breast cancer patients can safely avoid specific surgeries, according to two studies exploring ways to lessen treatment burdens. One new study, published in the New England Journal of ...
CURE

New Test Predicts Breast Cancer Recurrence and Radiation Therapy Benefit

A Decision Score provides prognostic discrimination for 10-year locoregional recurrence, with rising score associated with higher recurrence risk after breast-conserving surgery. A Radiation ...
Healio

Race, insurance type significantly impacts long-term mental health for women with DCIS

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Women with DCIS who did not identify as white had greater reductions in mental health 2 years after treatment ...