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Dcis And Cervical Cancer Relation
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Surgery
In the early stages of cervical cancer, surgery is usually the preferred primary treatment approach. Not all women are candidates for all surgical procedures.
Surgery procedures by stage are:
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) and Laser Surgery. Used for pre-invasive cancer including cervical intrapethelial neoplasia (CIN) and stage 0.
- Conization. Used for treating pre-invasive cancer (CIN and stage 0) and invasive cancer stage IA1.
- Cryosurgery. Used for stage 0.
- Total (Simple)...
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Types of Breast Cancer: Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)
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Treatment for DCIS
Source: Breastcancer.org
Standard treatment options for DCIS include: Lumpectomy followed by radiation therapy: This is the most common treatment for DCIS. Lumpectomy is... Read more »
Diagnosis of DCIS
Source: Breastcancer.org
Diagnosing DCIS usually involves a combination of procedures: Physical examination of the breasts: Your doctor may be able to feel a small lump in... Read more »
How the Extent of DCIS Affects Treatment Options
Source: Breastcancer.org
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Cervical Cancer
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Cervical cancer is cancer of the uterine cervix (the tip of the uterus that extends into the vagina).Invasive cervical cancer accounts for 2.5... Read more »
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