1. Treatment selection in ductal carcinoma in situ.
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Morrow, Monica, Schnitt, Stuart J., Morrow, M, and Schnitt, S J
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BREAST cancer treatment , *TAMOXIFEN , *MASTECTOMY , *SURGICAL excision , *CANCER radiotherapy , *CANCER treatment , *ANTINEOPLASTIC agents , *BREAST tumor diagnosis , *BREAST tumor treatment , *ADENOCARCINOMA , *MAMMOGRAMS , *BREAST tumors , *ONCOLOGY , *RADIOTHERAPY , *RELATIVE medical risk , *DIAGNOSIS - Abstract
Discusses the selection of the proper treatment for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Increase in DCIS incidence rates; Confusing variety of treatments for the disease; Role of tamoxifen; Mastectomy, excision and radiation therapy, and excision alone; Importance of tailoring the intensity of cancer treatment with respect to an individual's risk of recurrence.
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- 2000
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