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Forum: DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)

Just diagnosed, in treatment, or finished treatment for DCIS.

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• DCIS with Microinvasion

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• What test followups after initial DCIS 0??

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• Proton beam therapy for DCIS?

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  Created by: ElleDee on Aug 25, 2021 01:31PM

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• Seeking Advice After Being Newly Diagnosed with DCIS

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  Created by: RosieLove on Aug 22, 2021 11:07AM

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• DCIS Grade 3, why did you choose radiation or mastectomy?

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  Created by: mcoll on Mar 4, 2020 10:04AM

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• Just had my biopsy. Have a question about DCIS prospective

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• DCIS: choosing surgery only, followed by monitoring

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• Question regarding DCIS reocurance.

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• DCIS, Radiation therapy on left side versus mastectomy

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• DcIs and Radiation grade 3

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