In a new study published in JAMA, Dr. Shelley Hwang reports that certain women with DCIS who chose regular mammograms instead of treatment were not more likely to develop cancer.
This study is another important step in helping women understand that not all DCIS is the same, even though we are treating them that way,” says Hwang.
For the lowest risk DCIS, like the ones in this study, surgery may not ultimately be needed. The trial involved nearly 1,000 women diagnosed with low-risk DCIS.
Women diagnosed with higher risk DCIS were not included in the trial since they are not ideal candidates for avoiding surgery and radiation.
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