Radiation Boost for Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) After Whole Breast Radiation
Therapy (WBRT) Improves Local Control
Moran MS, et al, JAMA Oncol, 2017
Results
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Median f/u time =9 years
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Total n= 4131 patients
Median age 56 years
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No boost = 1470 (35.6%)
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Boost = 2661 (64.4%)
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Margin+ (ink on tumor) =4.1% (n=168)
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Grade II/III component: 68% (n=2817)
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ER Status: Known 37% (n= 1538)
Moran et al, JAMA Oncol, 2017
Exceeded sample size
estimation by 39%