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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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The condition, also known as DCIS, is the presence of abnormal cells inside the milk duct of a breast and is the earliest form of breast cancer, according to the Mayo Clinic.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2024

In breast cancer, there’s an ongoing debate about dropping “carcinoma” from DCIS, or ductal carcinoma in situ.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2022

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