Assessment of Prognostic Features in Treatment Decision for Ductal Carcinoma In Situ of the Breast
โ Scribed by Takita, C.; Kwon, D.; Wright, J.L.; Gunaseelan, V.; Reis, I.
- Book ID
- 123026842
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 2012
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 51 KB
- Volume
- 84
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0360-3016
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## 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.
## Abstract Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is increasing in frequency, primarily because of the increasing use of routine screening mammography. The management of DCIS has become one of the more controversial aspects in the treatment of breast cancer. Although total mastectomy provides local contr