Women's views about current and future management of Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS): A mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT: Management of low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is controversial, with clinical trials currently assessing the safety of active monitoring amidst concern about overtreatment. Little is known about general community views regarding DCIS and its management. We aimed to explore women's understanding and views about low-risk DCIS and current and potential future management options. This mixed-method study involved qualitative focus groups and brief quantitative questionnaires. Participants were screening-aged (50-74 years) women, with diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and no personal history of breast cancer/DCIS, recruited from across metropolitan Sydney, Australia. Sessions incorporated an informative presentation interspersed with group discussions which were audio-recorded, transcri

SUBMITTER: Nickel B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10361483 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature