1615 / 1983
Radiation Boost for Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) After Whole
Breast Radiation Therapy (WBRT) Improves Local Control
Methods and patients:
Inclusion Criteria:
Centers with existing DCIS databases
Pure DCIS (no micro-invasion)
Treated with WBRT (no APBI)
Minimum 5 years follow-up
LR relative to clinical pathologic parameters
No brachytherapy boost (photon/electron only)
Parameters collected:
Grade, Size,Age
RT boost no boost
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Margin status
Comedo necrosis
ER status & Tamoxifen