Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS): Stage zero breast cancer is identified more often now due to the advancement in imaging technology. Thankfully women are informed early on of these precancerous cells, and can take action accordingly. Yet women should not rush into a hasty decision, as reported in the enclosed Newsweek article.
“While some women diagnosed with DCIS will never go on to develop invasive breast cancer, there is currently—and, unfortunately—no reliable way to determine who will and who won’t, or how quickly it will progress. What doctors do know is that there are multiple types of DCIS, including low grade, intermediate, and high grade. If low-grade DCIS evolves into cancer, it will likely be low-grade invasive, and may never be deadly. But high-grade DCIS is likely to become the more dangerous high-grade invasive over time. Knowing what kind you have, and considering things like your age and other medical conditions, will help you make an informed decision about treatment.” – Newsweek
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What advise were you given in determining your treatment approach? Did you face a need for a quick response?
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