Figure 2From: Breast screening has increased the number of mastectomies Patients diagnosed with with ductal carcinoma in situ treated by mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery. Percentage of patients diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) through the UK National Breast Screening Programme treated by mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery (BCS). Note in 1998/99 and in 1999/2000 the percentage of patients includes DCIS and microinvasive cancers. Data provided by Gill Lawrence and her team at the West Midlands Cancer Intelligence Unit.Back to article page