A new surgical technique for women with high-risk Ductal Carcinoma In-Situ (DCIS), known as a ‘delayed’ sentinel lymph node biopsy, is part of a new campaign centered on saving patients’ lymph nodes ...

Combining the two procedures allows for the removal of breast tissue and rebuilding the breast immediately, instead of doing ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) – Right now, the standard treatment for patients with DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ) – a condition that looks like breast cancer – is surgery. UCSF breast surgeon Dr. Laura ...

DCIS, often called Stage Zero breast cancer, is the earliest stage and often diagnosed via mammogram, with no symptoms. In most cases, DCIS will not turn into a life-threatening tumor, but doctors ...

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 ...

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A Duke Researcher’s ...

A prospective decision impact study to evaluate the utility of the Oncotype DX Breast DCIS score assay in selecting patients with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) following breast conservation surgery ...

Actress Danielle Fishel made headlines last week when she announced that she had “very, very, very early” breast cancer. “It’s technically Stage 0,” the Boy Meets World star said on her podcast, “Pod ...

Patients with low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) who skipped adjuvant radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery had comparable five-year outcomes to those with high-risk DCIS who received ...

Women with certain types of breast cancer may be able to avoid the mental and physical burden of surgery, according to two new studies. Some early breast cancer patients can safely avoid specific ...