Role of the Radiotherapy Boost on Local Control in Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
Ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast is associated with low mortality rates, but local relapse is a matter of concern in this disease. Risk factors for local relapse include young age, close or positive margins, and tumor necrosis. Whole breast irradiation following breast-conserving surgery for d...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Surgical Oncology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/748196 |