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DCIS

British  

abbreviation

  1. ductal carcinoma in situ

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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“I was recently diagnosed with DCIS, which stands for ductal carcinoma in situ, which is a form of breast cancer,” the “Boy Meets World” alumna, 43, said Monday on her “Pod Meets World” podcast.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2024

Then, that September, the worst happened: I was diagnosed with widespread DCIS, an early form of breast cancer.

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2017

Since 20-25% of breast cancers diagnosed through screening are DCIS, Dr. Esserman and Dr. Hwang’s research could affect how breast cancer is treated for thousands of women, and could help prevent needless mastectomies.

From Time • Apr. 21, 2016

DCIS, ductal carcinoma in situ; Duct., infiltrating ductal carcinoma; Lob., infiltrating lobular carcinoma; Lum, luminal.

From Nature • Jun. 20, 2012

Other research involves a test that measures the activity of genes that help predict recurrence risks for women with DCIS, or ductal carcinoma in situ - cancer that is confined to a milk duct.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2011