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10-year DCIS recurrence risk dwindles with age


 

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“We don’t automatically recommend mastectomy under 40, but I think this data does make us very concerned about recurrence, and particularly invasive recurrence and its potential influence then on distant disease,” she said.

The study funding source was not reported. The authors reported having no disclosures. Dr. Tranakas reported no disclosures.

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