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Does Classic Carcinoma In Situ Mean Breast Cancer

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Baltimore, MD
May 22, 2024
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Yes, the term "carcinoma in situ" refers to a type of non-invasive breast cancer. It means that the cancer cells are still contained in their place of origin and have not spread to surrounding tissues. In the context of breast cancer, this typically refers to ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), where the cancer cells are found Show Full Answer

Yes, the term "carcinoma in situ" refers to a type of non-invasive breast cancer. It means that the cancer cells are still contained in their place of origin and have not spread to surrounding tissues. In the context of breast cancer, this typically refers to ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), where the cancer cells are found in the lining of the milk ducts but have not invaded the surrounding breast tissue.

May 22, 2024

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