Radiation Boost Reduces Local Tumor Recurrence for DCIS Patients Following WBRT
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)A supplemental “boost” of radiation improves local control and provides an incremental benefit in decreasing breast cancer recurrence for patients with Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) who receive whole breast radiation therapy radiation (WBRT) following lumpectomy, according to research presented today at the 58th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).