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.

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 ...

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 ...
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Trial Shows Active Surveillance for Low-risk DCIS Promising

Researchers leading a trial of active surveillance for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) have described early results as 'reassuring' ...
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What is stage 0 breast cancer? DCIS is very slow growing and highly treatable

If you’re diagnosed with cancer, asking which stage is likely one of your first questions. Stage 1 is the earliest, most treatable stage of cancer, while stage 4 is the most advanced and difficult to ...
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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 ...
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AI vs Tamoxifen for DCIS? A Toss-up, Unless…

SAN ANTONIO ― Oncologists can now offer postmenopausal women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) two options for prevention of breast cancer recurrence: anastrozole (Arimidex, AstraZeneca ...