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  • Posted December 16, 2025

Is Tamoxifen Alone a Viable Option for Women with Low-Risk DCIS Breast Cancer?

In a new study, women with very early-stage DCIS breast cancer taking tamoxifen alone had higher recurrence rates than researchers expected. But they say the incidence of invasive breast cancer was still low at 5 years, suggesting tamoxifen alone may be an option in “carefully selected patients.”

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