Article Review of "Re: Trends in the Treatment of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ of the Breast." Journal of the National Cancer Institute. 96(16):1258-1259, August 18, 2004.[CORRESPONDENCE] by Gordon F. Schwartz, Michael D. Lagios, Melvin J. Silverstein.
Synopsis: At the time the article was written, the management of DCIS was in evolution to include: Breast conservation therapy, the use of adequate excision alone without radiation therapy, and the avoidance of axillary lymph node dissection for the disease. The management of DCIS needs a dedicated team for mammographic pathologic correlation, specimen radiography, inking of margins, and thorough histologic examination.
