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Which patients with DCIS can be observed following lumpectomy?

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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network

Based on ECOG and RTOG data, patients with small volume (less than 1 cm), grade 1 and 2 DCIS with no necrosis, and a good margin of excision (3mm or more) or those with definitive excision showing no disease have a smaller benefit with RT. After discussing the pros and cons and respecting the patien...

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