Mathematical Model Suggests Select DCIS Patients Could Delay Treatment (IMAGE)

Duke University Medical Center

Mathematical Model Suggests Select DCIS Patients Could Delay Treatment

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Active surveillance could be a viable alternative to surgery and radiation for select patients with ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS.

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Mark Dubowski for Duke Medicine

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