Lawrence J. Solin, MD, chair, Department of Radiation Oncology, Einstein Medical Center, discusses a few of the differences between the Oncotype DX recurrence score and the new 12-gene assay for patients with ductal carcinoma 

The DCIS Score, derived from the multigene RT-PCR assay, should be used for noninvasive DCIS tumors while the Oncotype DX test is primarily used for invasive tumors and carcinomas. Differences exist between the way the results of these tests are calculated and their impact on the treatment process.

Predicting the individual risk for local recurrence in patients with DCIS allows physicians to make personalized treatment decisions. Whether or not to provide radiation or tamoxifen can be aided by how the patient’s risk is categorized.

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Dr. Lawrence Solin from Einstein Medical Center on Personalizing Treatment With the DCIS Score

Dr. Solin on Personalizing Treatment With the DCIS Score

Lawrence J. Solin, MD, chair, Department of Radiation Oncology, Einstein Medical Center, discusses a new multigene assay designed to predict recurrence risk in patients with ductal carcinoma 

 (DCIS). The new test labeled the DCIS Score uses the Onco

 DX breast cancer assay and an optimized gene expression algorithm to sort patients into the three groups low-, intermediate-, or high-risk.

The treatment decision for patients with DCIS is currently based upon clinical and pathological parameters such as the size and grade of the tumor. From this initial inspection many patients are able to receive a lumpectomy, or a lumpectomy in addition to radiation.

Predicting the individual risk will provide a more tailored treatment for each patient and will reduce the amount of unneeded radiation received. Read more about the study >>> 

New Test Predicts Recurrence Risk in Patients With Ductal Carcinoma in Situ

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Dr. Lawrence Solin from Einstein Medical Center Discusses the DCIS Score Recurrence Test

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Dr. Solin on Personalizing Treatment With the DCIS Score

Dr. Solin Discusses the DCIS Score Recurrence Test