DCIS Archives - Jennifer A Douglas https://jenniferadouglas.com/tag/dcis/ Author and DCIS Patient Advocate Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:10:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://jenniferadouglas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped-JAD-Submark-2022-ltpink-32x32.png DCIS Archives - Jennifer A Douglas https://jenniferadouglas.com/tag/dcis/ 32 32 173738246 DCIS at the Margins: The Microscopic Cancer That Can Mean More Surgery https://jenniferadouglas.com/dcis-at-the-margins/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/dcis-at-the-margins/#respond Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:03:38 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=6389 DCIS is microscopic, and that's why it can show up at the margins after your lumpectomy.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/dcis-at-the-margins/feed/ 0 6389 DCIS Toolkit: Your Newly Diagnosed Resource Hub https://jenniferadouglas.com/dcis-toolkit/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/dcis-toolkit/#respond Thu, 23 Oct 2025 22:40:48 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5995 Feeling overwhelmed after a DCIS diagnosis? This comprehensive toolkit is your guide to navigating treatment decisions, building a support system, and managing recovery with clarity and confidence. Explore practical tools, personal insights, and resources to help you take your next steps with strength and support.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/dcis-toolkit/feed/ 0 5995 DCIS Patients: Your Access to Biomarker Testing is at Risk – Take Action Today https://jenniferadouglas.com/dcis-biomarker-testing-at-risk/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/dcis-biomarker-testing-at-risk/#respond Tue, 12 Aug 2025 21:25:53 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5906 Update: The draft policy was withdrawn as of 10/8/2026. Thank you for speaking up and helping to preserve access to DCIS biomarker testing!

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/dcis-biomarker-testing-at-risk/feed/ 0 5906 Is Babytam (A Lower Dose of Tamoxifen) an Option After DCIS?  https://jenniferadouglas.com/babytam_for_dcis/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/babytam_for_dcis/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2024 22:01:18 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5146 A lower dose of tamoxifen called babytam is now an option for DCIS patients to lower the risk of recurrence.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/babytam_for_dcis/feed/ 2 5146 It’s Not “Just” DCIS: Stage Zero doesn’t mean Zero Challenges https://jenniferadouglas.com/its-not-just-dcis-stage-zero-doesnt-mean-zero-challenges/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/its-not-just-dcis-stage-zero-doesnt-mean-zero-challenges/#respond Fri, 14 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=4740 It’s’ just DCIS. It’s just Stage Zero. Just Stop it! Stage zero breast cancer doesn’t mean zero challenges.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/its-not-just-dcis-stage-zero-doesnt-mean-zero-challenges/feed/ 0 4740 Why is DCIS Controversial? https://jenniferadouglas.com/why-is-dcis-controversial/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/why-is-dcis-controversial/#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:30:00 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=3330 Why is DCIS Controversial? And what does that mean for patients? When I was diagnosed with DCIS in 2019, I had no idea it was controversial. I knew DCIS was early-stage breast cancer and needed to be treated. But, the idea that it was controversial? That certainly didn't cross my mind.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/why-is-dcis-controversial/feed/ 4 3330 DCIS Matters: 15 Takeaways from the 2022 ASBrS DCIS Controversies Course https://jenniferadouglas.com/dcis-matters/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/dcis-matters/#respond Sun, 24 Apr 2022 23:17:16 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=3304 After a day of learning about DCIS treatment, research, and future treatment options, I had pages of notes and plenty of hope. DCIS matters!

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/dcis-matters/feed/ 0 3304 Radiation for DCIS Patients- Is It Worth It? https://jenniferadouglas.com/radiation-for-dcis-patients/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/radiation-for-dcis-patients/#respond Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:21:10 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=3254 Is adding on radiation treatment after a successful lumpectomy for DCIS worth it? Why should I do this extra treatment if the DCIS was removed with clear margins? New study results show long-term benefits for radiation.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/radiation-for-dcis-patients/feed/ 0 3254 Diagnosed with DCIS- What Are The Treatment Options? https://jenniferadouglas.com/diagnosed-with-dcis-treatment-options/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/diagnosed-with-dcis-treatment-options/#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=2591 When I was diagnosed with DCIS- Stage 0 breast cancer, I was faced with many decisions. What were my treatment options? Since I had never faced a diagnosis like this before, I needed to do a lot of learning before making these decisions.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/diagnosed-with-dcis-treatment-options/feed/ 2 2591 What is DCIS: Stage 0 Breast Cancer https://jenniferadouglas.com/what-is-dcis/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/what-is-dcis/#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=2577 DCIS- Ductal Carcinoma in Situ is Stage 0 breast cancer. It is the earliest stage that breast cancer can be detected.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/what-is-dcis/feed/ 6 2577 DCIS Treatment Decisions: Radiation After My Lumpectomy https://jenniferadouglas.com/dcis-treatment-decisions-radiation/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/dcis-treatment-decisions-radiation/#comments Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=2160 After my lumpectomy in the fall of 2019, I decided to undergo radiation treatment. After consulting with my breast cancer medical team and getting my questions answered, I felt very comfortable with my treatment decision.  

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/dcis-treatment-decisions-radiation/feed/ 4 2160 One Year Cancerversary: My Diagnosis Day https://jenniferadouglas.com/one-year-cancerversary/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/one-year-cancerversary/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2020 11:00:00 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=1598 September 2020 marked my one year cancerversary. One year ago I sat in my breast surgeon’s office and heard the words that I had breast cancer. I wanted to share my diagnosis day with you today, and offer you some tips on how you can make sure that your medical results get communicated to you in a way that you are comfortable with.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/one-year-cancerversary/feed/ 3 1598 Get Your Mammogram- Regular Screenings Reduce Risk https://jenniferadouglas.com/get-your-mammogram/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/get-your-mammogram/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2020 23:37:39 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=667 If you are a woman over 40 and you haven’t scheduled your mammogram yet this year, I am here to urge you today to get that on your calendar now! Regular screenings reduce our risk.

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