Impact of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging on risk group assessment of patients with prostate cancer addressed to external beam radiation therapy.

Purpose: To investigate the impact of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) on risk group assessment of patients with prostate cancer (PCa) initially addressed to external beam radiation therapy (EBRT).

Materials And Methods: We prospectively performed mpMRI (3.0Tsystem) in 44 patients addressed to EBRT, using a multiparametric protocol (high-resolution multiplanar T2-weighted, diffusion-weighted and dynamic contrast-enhanced imaging).

Impact of the presence and quantity of ductal carcinoma in situ component on the outcome of invasive breast cancer.

Introduction: The role of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) component on the outcome of invasive breast cancer is not yet completely clear. Our study aims to assess the impact of the presence and quantity of DCIS component on the outcome of patients operated for invasive breast cancer.

Materials And Methods: We collected retrospective data about patients operated at their breast for invasive cancer between 2007 and 2012, focusing on the presence of DCIS component.