Understanding DCIS

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Understanding DCIS

• Causes of DCIS
• Genetic Testing
• Self Advocacy
• Decisions
• Screening
• Getting a Biopsy
  • Kinds of Biopsies
  • Anesthesia and Biopsies
  • Preparing for a Biopsy
  • After the Biopsy
  • Examining the Biopsied Tissue
  • Waiting for the Results
  • Reading a Biopsy Report
• Diagnosed with DCIS
• Getting a Second Opinion
• Psychological Impact
• Understanding Risk
• Treatment
  • Taking Time
  • Staging
  • DCIS Treatment Options
  • Breast-Conserving Surgery
  • Mastectomy
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Adjuvant Hormonal Therapy
  • Clinical Trials
  • Follow-Up
  • Treatment Summary
  • Recurrence