There's a long-standing concern among oncologists that many women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a potential precursor to invasive breast cancer, receive more treatment than they need. The ...

Cancer is typically treated with surgery, radiation and sometimes chemotherapy. But a new study suggests this standard protocol might not be necessary for a common form of early-stage breast cancer.

A "watch-and-wait" strategy might be the best option for some women with early-stage, low-risk breast cancer. According to two new studies presented Thursday at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium ...