he management of patients with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of
A prognostic index for ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast
โ Scribed by Melvin J. Silverstein; Michael D. Lagios; Pamela H. Craig; James R. Waisman; Bernard S. Lewinsky; William J. Colburn; David N. Poller
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1996
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 663 KB
- Volume
- 77
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0008-543X
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โฆ Synopsis
BACKGROUND.
There is controversy and confusion regarding therapy for patients with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the breast. The Van Nuys Prognostic Index (VNPI) was developed to aid in the complex treatment selection process.
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