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Multi-focal Areas Of Low-grade Ductal Carcinoma In-situ Cribriform Type
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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Introduction to Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Ductal Carcinoma in Situ of the Breast
The female breast is made up of glands that produce and release milk after childbirth. The glands that make the milk are called lobules and the tubes... Read more »
Treatment Options for Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Ductal Carcinoma in Situ of the Breast
Goals of Treatment for Ductal Carcinoma in SituIf ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is left untreated, the cells may invade the surrounding breast... Read more »
Questions to Ask Your Health Care Provider About Ductal Carcin...
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Ductal Carcinoma in Situ of the Breast
What is the nuclear-grade of my DCIS (high, low, or intermediate)? What type of surgery do you recommend for my type of DCIS and why? What are the... Read more »
Cribriform Carcinoma of the Breast
Source: Breastcancer.org
In invasive cribriform carcinoma, the cancer cells invade the stroma (connective tissues of the breast) in nestlike formations between the ducts and... Read more »
The Role of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Cancer
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Ductal Carcinoma in Situ of the Breast
Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Definition of TermsThe National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) defines... Read more »
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