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

If you’re diagnosed with cancer, asking which stage is likely one of your first questions. Stage 1 is the earliest, most ...

A newly released study is challenging the way doctors commonly treat patients with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), known as stage zero breast cancer. DCIS cancer cells are confined inside a milk duct ...

SAN ANTONIO -- Active monitoring for low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) did not lead to a higher rate of ipsilateral invasive cancer versus guideline-recommended treatment, the randomized COMET ...

SAN ANTONIO — A large trial has begun to make the case for active surveillance as an alternative to immediate surgery for low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). At 2 years, investigators on the ...

The hormone therapy tamoxifen can keep cancer from recurring in women with DCIS Tamoxifen following lumpectomy reduced risk of recurrence 44% to 51% Tamoxifen blocks estrogen receptors in cancer cells ...

Patients with low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) who skipped adjuvant radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery had comparable five-year outcomes to those with high-risk DCIS who received ...

Some early breast cancer patients can safely avoid specific surgeries, according to two studies exploring ways to lessen treatment burdens. One new study, published in the New England Journal of ...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. During this Check, CT Buzz reporter Jillian Andrews speaks with Melanie Lynch, MD, ...

Danielle Fishel is sharing a positive update after revealing her breast cancer diagnosis. The Boy Meets World alum, 43, underwent two lumpectomy surgeries and was informed that the procedures ...

Danielle Fishel, 43, revealed she has stage 0 breast cancer, also known as ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS. Here’s what that means. Danielle Fishel caught her stage 0 cancer at her annual mammogram.

A new LOCAL online community built for you. Click now to see all the available groups. The hormone therapy tamoxifen can keep cancer from recurring in women with DCIS Tamoxifen following lumpectomy ...