In the absence of NHMRC clinical practice guidelines for the management of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), this literature review sets out the levels of evidence for using radiotherapy, mastectomy, lumpectomy and Tamoxifen to reduce the risk of: DCIS local recurrence, invasive local recurrence, metastatic disease, and death from breast cancer.

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The aims of this report are to: review the evidence about the consequences to women of developing lymphoedema; review the evidence about the prevalence of lymphoedema among women treated for breast cancer; review the evidence about possible risk factors for the development of lymphoedema and to identify any potential strategies for prevention; describe the existing

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