June 28, 2009
A Clinical Trial Explaining DCIS
Since all DCIS is not the same as regards malignant potential, Dr. Hwang describes a clinical trial which will hopefully provide some answers.
Where the DCIS contains hormone receptors, patients may be treated 3 months prior to surgery to monitor response to medical (hormonal) therapy and some may not even need surgery, or where a mastectomy may have been needed, it may be possible to conserve the breast.
Interviewee:
Shelley Hwang MD, MPH, Chief Breast Surgical Oncology UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
http://cancer.ucsf.edu
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