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Dcis And Tamoxifen
Q. I’ve just been diagnosed with breast cancer. The doctor tells me it’s DCIS. What does that mean?
A. Congratulations! Seems strange to say that word in connection with cancer, but you’ve been diagnosed with a type of breast cancer that latest statistics show is 98% to 99% curable. (And sadly, “cure” isn’t a word that’s heard in connection with all breast cancers.) So take a deep breath, validate your fear–EVERY woman, no matter the diagnosis, suffers through that “kick in the...
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Tamoxifen: Does It Work For You?
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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 »
Follow-up Care for DCIS
Source: Breastcancer.org
After surgery and radiation therapy, you and your doctor will work together to develop a plan for your follow-up care. If you had a mastectomy and... Read more »
Signs and Symptoms of DCIS
Source: Breastcancer.org
DCIS generally has no signs or symptoms. A small number of people may have a lump in the breast or some discharge coming out of the nipple. According... Read more »
DCIS: Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
Source: Breastcancer.org
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is the most common type of non-invasive breast cancer. Ductal means that the cancer starts inside the milk ducts,... 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 »
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