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Garreau, J.R. et al.

Garreau, Nelson, Look, Walts, Mahin, Homer, Johnson,

Risk counseling and management in patients with lobular carcinoma in situ.

BACKGROUND: The understanding of lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) has evolved since it was first described. LCIS once was thought to be a premalignant condition, but now it is considered a marker for increased risk for developing invasive breast cancer. We evaluated patient perception of risk, counseling, and subsequent management. METHODS: A community cancer registry of 3,605 cases of breast cancer was reviewed. Fifty-five (1.5%) patients with LCIS as their sole diagnosis were identified and these patients were sent a questionnaire. RESULTS: Forty of 55 patients completed the questionnaire for a 73% response rate. The patients' perception of lifetime risk for invasive cancer was variable. Surgeons performed the majority of counseling. Fourteen patients (35%) were placed on a selective estrogen-receptor modulator. Eleven patients (28%) had bilateral mastectomy. Three patients had unilateral mastectomy. Screening recommendations included an annual mammography (64%), a professional examination (64%), and a monthly self-breast examination (75%). CONCLUSION: A patient's perception of risk for invasive breast cancer after a diagnosis of LCIS is widely variable. Patients will adhere to suggested screening recommendations. Surgeons are performing the majority of counseling and must stay abreast on current recommendations.[1]

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Risk counseling and management in patients with lobular carcinoma in situ. Garreau, J.R., Nelson, J., Look, R., Walts, D., Mahin, D., Homer, L., Johnson, N. Am. J. Surg. (2005) [Pubmed]

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