DCIS
Britishabbreviation
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The condition, also known as DCIS, is the presence of abnormal cells inside the milk duct of a breast and is the earliest form of breast cancer, according to the Mayo Clinic.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2024
Then, that September, the worst happened: I was diagnosed with widespread DCIS, an early form of breast cancer.
From Slate • Mar. 15, 2017
Since 20-25% of breast cancers diagnosed through screening are DCIS, Dr. Esserman and Dr. Hwang’s research could affect how breast cancer is treated for thousands of women, and could help prevent needless mastectomies.
From Time • Apr. 21, 2016
DCIS, ductal carcinoma in situ; Duct., infiltrating ductal carcinoma; Lob., infiltrating lobular carcinoma; Lum, luminal.
From Nature • Jun. 20, 2012
Other research involves a test that measures the activity of genes that help predict recurrence risks for women with DCIS, or ductal carcinoma in situ - cancer that is confined to a milk duct.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2011
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