Encyclopedia: Carcinoma in Situ
Carcinoma in situ is an early form of carcinoma defined by the absence of invasion of surrounding tissues. In other words, the neoplastic cells proliferate in their normal habitat, hence the name 'in situ' . For example, carcinoma in situ of the skin, also called Bowen's disease is the accumulation of neoplastic epidermal cells within the epidermis only. For this reason, CIS will usually not form a tumor. Rather, the...
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what is treatment for extensive high grade ductile carcinoma in situ?
Had 6 core biopsies, lumpectomy and sentinnel node biopsy and was told I have extensive...
Had 6 core biopsies, lumpectomy and sentinnel node biopsy and was told I have extensive...
I had to have a mastectomy. If the DCIS is scattered throughout enough of the breast your best bet is to do a mastectomy. It significantly lowers your...
Asked by Diana B - 6 months ago
What is the prognosis for cervical carcinoma in situ?
is it curable?
is it curable?
Very good, as long as you treat is soon so that it doesn't have time to spread. I had this (and 2 LEEP procedures) 5 or 6 years ago and have...
Asked by Goldfish" - 18 months ago
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