Some Early Forms of Breast Cancer May Not Need Treatment, Study Says
B reast cancer is not a single disease but multiple ones, each carrying varying degrees of risk for endangering women’s health.
New studies suggest less invasive treatments for certain breast cancer patients
Two studies suggest that early breast cancer patients can safely avoid specific surgeries, including lymph node removal, and that active monitoring can be a safe alternative to surgery for many patients with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).
Rethinking Breast Cancer Surgery: New Studies Suggest Less Is More
Two recent studies explore options for early-stage breast cancer patients to reduce surgery. One suggests active monitoring for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) might be as effective as surgery, while another questions the necessity of removing lymph nodes,
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 Medicine,
Studies Suggest Some Early Breast Cancer Surgeries Unnecessary
Two recent studies suggest that some early breast cancer patients may skip certain surgeries, potentially reducing treatment burdens. Research published in the New England Journal of Medicine questions the necessity of removing lymph nodes,
Trial finds quality of life similar among patients with low-risk DCIS whether they received active monitoring or surgery
Patients with low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) who underwent active monitoring reported comparable physical, ...
Are doctors overtreating early-stage breast cancer? Is active monitoring as safe?
DCIS, known as stage 0 breast cancer, affect the cells lining the milk ducts but has not spread outside the breast.
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Active monitoring for low-risk DCIS results in similar quality of life as standard treatment
Patients with low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) who underwent active monitoring reported comparable physical, emotional, and psychological outcomes to patients who received upfront treatment, ...
COMET trial finds active monitoring is a viable option for some patients with low-risk DCIS
Among patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, HER2-negative, low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), those who ...
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Skip Surgery for DCIS in Favor of Active Monitoring?
Active monitoring for low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) did not lead to a higher rate of ipsilateral invasive cancer ...
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Monitoring Options for Low-Risk Ductal Carcinoma
Women with low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ randomized to active monitoring did not have a higher rate of invasive cancer in the ...
Clinical trial: Adjuvant tamoxifen may reduce recurrence risk for patients with 'good-risk' DCIS who forgo radiation
For patients with "good-risk" ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) who underwent breast-conserving surgery and did not receive ...
What is Stage 0 cancer? Know types, tips to diagnose early and treatment options
By understanding the importance of early detection and timely intervention, individuals can take proactive steps to combat ...
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Patient Outcomes for Low-Risk Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
In this prespecified secondary analysis of the Comparing an Operation to Monitoring, With or Without Endocrine Therapy (COMET ...
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Just in time: Genoa mom grateful for lifesaving visit from UAMS MammoVan
A 45-foot van in the parking lot of your child’s elementary school might seem an unlikely location for one of the most ...