Good News for Older Women With Early Form of Breast Cancer

Older women treated for a very early form of breast cancer, called ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), do not have an overall increased risk of early death compared to their peers, a new study finds. “Being diagnosed with DCIS can be extremely distressing, and research indicates that many women overestimate the risks involved and are confused about treatment. This study should provide reassurance that a diagnosis of DCIS does not raise the risk of dying,” said Dr. Lotte Elshof. She is an epidemiologist at the Netherlands Cancer Institute in Amsterdam. Read the full article here: https://medlineplus.gov/news/fullstory_163288.html