Combining the two procedures allows for the removal of breast tissue and rebuilding the breast immediately, instead of doing two separate operations.

Just a year after being diagnosed with breast cancer, and following three surgeries, 15 hours of radiation treatments and ...

There's a long-standing concern among oncologists that many women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a potential precursor to invasive breast cancer, receive more treatment than they need. The ...

Dr. Schwartz answers the question: 'Difference between in situ breast cancers?' — -- Question: What is the difference between ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS)?

DCIS is a pre-invasive breast cancer condition with uncertain progression, often leading to aggressive treatment despite its "stage 0" classification. The lack of definitive guidance for DCIS ...

SAN ANTONIO ― Oncologists can now offer postmenopausal women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) two options for prevention of breast cancer recurrence: anastrozole (Arimidex, AstraZeneca ...

Evelina Johnson Buendia was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) in 2017 at the age of 34, a mere year after giving ...