If you’ve had breast cancer, you’ve no doubt heard about BRCA1 and BRCA2 testing, often offered as an option to women with a strong family history of breast cancer, especially those who’ve been diagnosed early (under age 35), and Ashkenazi Jewish women. Now, it appears that the testing net should be cast much wider.
BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes that manufacture proteins that help DNA repair itself. When those genes mutate and no longer manufacture the protein, DNA tends to become damaged,...
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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 »
How the Extent of DCIS Affects Treatment Options
Source: Breastcancer.org
At a Glance Terms to know: The breast is divided into four sections, or "quadrants": upper outer quadrant upper inner quadrant lower inner... Read more »
Types of Breast Cancer: Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)
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... 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 »
What to Do if Your Genetic Test Results Are Positive
Source: Breastcancer.org
If you test positive for a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation, and you have never had breast cancer, you now know that you are at much higher-than-average risk... Read more »
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