What is DCIS (Ductal carcinoma in situ)?
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a type of noninvasive breast cancer that starts inside the milk ducts. Usually, ductal carcinoma in situ is detected only by mammography and is localized to one area.
How do members experience DCIS (Ductal carcinoma in situ)?
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Who has DCIS (Ductal carcinoma in situ) on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 11 | |
| 60s | 22 | |
| 70+ | 20 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 51 |
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