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. DCIS is also called intraductal carcinoma.
, also called DCIS, abnormal cells are found in the lining of the milk ducts, the tubes that carry milk to the nipple. DCIS is also called intraductal carcinoma. Unlike in invasive disease, the cancer in DCIS has not broken through the walls of the milk ducts to surrounding healthy breast tissue. DCIS is considered stage 0 because it is “in situ,” meaning the cancer remains in the area where it began. DCIS is the most common type of in situ breast cancer.
. DCIS is considered stage 0 because it is “in situ,” meaning the cancer remains in the area where it began. DCIS is the most common type of in situ breast cancer.Look below for more information from LBBC about DCIS.
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