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Is it safe to watch DCIS rather than remove it?

Post author By Orac
Post date January 31, 2025
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Breast cancer progression . — Breast cancer progression , from normal ducts to DCIS to cancer.

Ductal carcinoma in situ is a precursor of breast cancer that is usually treated with surgery, radiation therapy, and estrogen blockade. A new study (COMET) suggests that watchful waiting might be safe for low risk DCIS.

Tags breast cancer, cancer, COMET study, DCIS, ductal carcinoma in situ, Maryanne Demasi, randomized controlled trials, surgery

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