Is there molecular subtyping for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) in breast cancer?

kkseaman

GPT gave me a definite answer, but I can't find any related information on the web. Pretty puzzled…

maggie15

kkseaman, DCIS is generally tested only for ER and PR expression levels. HER2 is usually not measured because DCIS is noninvasive and Herceptin is not part of the standard of care so treatment would not be influenced by knowing the status. Those with ER+ or PR+ DCIS are sometimes prescribed tamoxifen or AIs to help prevent recurrence. Hope this helps.

kkseaman

https://community.breastcancer.org/en/discussion/comment/5849337#Comment_5849337

Thanks a lot!

obsolete

Most studies divide breast cancer into 4 main molecular subtypes:

• Luminal A
• Luminal B
• Basal-like/triple negative
• HER2-enriched

These subtypes also appear in ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) [41].

https://www.komen.org/breast-cancer/diagnosis/molecular-subtypes/