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Questions to Ask Your Health Care Provider About Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
- What grade of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) do I have (high, low, or intermediate)?
- What type of surgery do you recommend for my type of DCIS and why?
- What are the risks and complications of surgery for DCIS?
- Will I also require radiation therapy after surgery?
- Will I need anti-hormone therapy with tamoxifen?
- What are the risks and benefits of tamoxifen therapy?
- What is the long-term prognosis for my type of DCIS?
- What is the likelihood that my DCIS will recur after treatment?
- What ongoing monitoring will be necessary to detect any recurrence?
