Ductal Carcinoma In Situ and Microinvasive/Borderline Breast Cancer

This volume reviews the  evolution of information regarding the epidemiology of DCIS and its modes of detection, as well  as treatment options as a function of both clinical trial data and ongoing investigational therapeutic prospects. Several of the challenging and clinically-relevant scenarios of...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Newman, Lisa A. (Editor), Bensenhaver, Jessica M. (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
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Table of Contents:
  • Epidemiology of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
  • Role of Screening Mammography in Early Detection/Outcome from Breast Cancer
  • Imaging DCIS: Digital/Film Screening Mammography, Tomosynthesis, MRI, Ultrasonography
  • Pathology of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ: Features and Diagnostic Challenges
  • Molecular Markers in DCIS
  • History of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ Management Based Upon Data from Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trials
  • Extent and Role of Margin Control for DCIS Managed by Breast-Conserving Surgery
  • Ductal Carcinoma In Situ Treated With Breast Conserving Surgery Alone
  • DCIS Managed with BCS: Whole-Breast XRT vs. Partial Breast XRT
  • Anti-HER2/neu Therapy in DCIS
  • Role of Genetic Profiling and Recurrence Scores in Treatment Planning for DCIS
  • DCIS and Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
  • Role of Postmastectomy Radiation for DCIS
  • Monitoring and Surveillance Following DCIS Treatment
  • DCIS and Hereditary Susceptibility for Breast Cancer
  • Introduction, Evolution and Application of the Van Nuys Prognostic Index in DCIS
  • Disparities in DCIS Detection and Outcomes Related to Race/Ethnicity.