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Story 12/22/22

Babytam effective in preventing breast cancer

Low-dose tamoxifen, or “Babytam,” can prevent breast cancer recurrence among people with high-risk lesions, such as those with DCIS, LCIS, or atypical ductal hyperplasia

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DCIS

In ductal carcinoma in situ, also called DCIS, abnormal cells are found in the lining of the milk ducts, the tubes that carry milk to the nipple. It is also called intraductal carcinoma.

Story 04/21/22

Who knew it was nothing new: Racial disparities in healthcare

LBBC’s Support Services Coordinator Keneene Lewis testifies to the importance of representation in breast cancer healthcare teams.

Story 02/21/22

Losing my temper: Embracing anger after a breast cancer diagnosis

Embracing anger, rather than fighting it, can promote positive change. LBBC Young Advocate Khristian Roberts blogs about how.

Story 08/09/17

Listen to HER2: Life With an ‘Aggressive’ DCIS Diagnosis Is ‘a Weird Space to Occupy’

Katie Benson spoke to LBBC about her DCIS diagnosis, and feeling conflicted about being treated with surgery alone and about her place in the breast cancer community.

Story 08/16/16

After DCIS, Some Women Face Lower Quality of Life

A study found that within 2 years of diagnosis, most women who have had DCIS enjoyed a quality of life similar to that of peers who had no cancer. But it also showed a trend to worse mental ...

Story 05/25/16

Breastfeeding After Mastectomy: Katie Benson

Katie Benson shares what it was like to get pregnant and breastfeed after a mastectomy to remove DCIS.
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