2. Histologically confirmed low- or intermediate-grade ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) without invasive carcinoma, including incidental DCIS identified within benign breast lesions;
3. Tumor size ≤1 cm on final pathology;
4. Negative surgical margins ≥3 mm, including margins obtained after re-excision;
5. Unifocal lesion;
6. Absence of comedo necrosis;
7. Screen-detected disease without bloody nipple discharge or palpable mass;
8. Clinically node-negative disease;
9. Central pathology review by the participating institution required;
10. Ability to understand and willingness to sign written informed consent.
You may not be if
1. Known BRCA1, BRCA2, or TP53 germline mutation carriers (genetic testing not mandatory);
2. Bilateral breast cancer or prior contralateral breast cancer;
3. Severe uncontrolled comorbidities, including significant cardiac, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, hematologic, or psychiatric disorders;
4. History of other malignancies, including thyroid cancer, except adequately treated basal cell carcinoma of the skin or cervical carcinoma in situ;
5. Pregnant or breastfeeding patients;
6. Estimated life expectancy ≤5 years;
7. Poor compliance or inability to adhere to study follow-up requirements.
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