What is DCIS?
It affects cells in the milk ducts
It’s not actually cancer
It’s usually found on a mammogram
Diagnosis is way up in recent years
Prognosis is excellent
After DCIS, the risk of another cancer is higher
Tumor size matters
So does “nuclear grade”
A test can help you determine your risk
DCIS can be removed with surgery
Some people with DCIS get radiation
Others take hormone-blocking medicines
Chemo isn’t necessary
Men can get it too
DCIS can happen at any age
DCIS has the same risk factors as invasive breast cancers
Lifestyle also plays a role
You can still breastfeed after DCIS
It’s confusing, even for doctors
A vaccine may be helpful
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