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Partial breast irradiation for ductal carcinoma in situ: The Goldilocks principle?

Authors :
Meattini, Icro
Poortmans, Philip
Livi, Lorenzo
Kaidar Person, Orit
Pallotta, Stefania
Becherini, Carlotta
Marrazzo, Livia
Source :
Breast Journal. Nov/Dec2018, Vol. 24 Issue 6, p1118-1119. 2p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article explores on the health outcome of patients treated with breast-conserving surgery. It examines the safety and efficacy of postoperative radiation therapy (RT) and adjuvant endocrine treatments in treating the ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). It also cites the importance of knowledge about biologic features and response to treatment option.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1075122X
Volume :
24
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Breast Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
133048178
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/tbj.13143