DCIS, known as stage 0 breast cancer, ... Often called “stage-zero breast cancer” or “precancer,” the Breast Cancer Research Foundation reports a 98% survival rate after 10 years.

A diagnosis of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) might seem reassuring compared to invasive breast cancer, but recent research paints a more nuanced picture about this condition that affects roughly ...

Have you ever heard about a cancer that is "in situ"? There's a reason why it's called that -- and why it's the kind of ...

This means the cancer is contained in the area where it began. With DCIS and LCIS, cancerous or precancerous cells are confined to the ducts or lobules of the breast. They typically don’t cause ...

HER2 tumor marker tests are used to determine whether breast cancer is HER2 positive or negative. A person is a candidate for ...

Long Island is home to one of the nation’s known breast cancer clusters — areas with higher-than-average breast cancer rates.

DCIS is a pre-invasive breast cancer condition with uncertain progression, often leading to aggressive treatment despite its "stage 0" classification. The lack of definitive guidance for DCIS ...

A number of celebrities, including former "The Bachelorette" star Katie Thurston and actor Olivia Munn, have recently gone ...

A drug intended to treat menopause symptoms could double as breast cancer prevention. New research from Northwestern University in Illinois found that Duavee, a Pfizer-made drug, “significantly ...

A phase 2 clinical trial found that Duavee, a conjugated estrogen/bazedoxifene drug for menopause symptoms, may help prevent breast cancer by slowing cell growth in milk ducts with estrogen receptors.

A West Lothian woman who received a breast cancer diagnosis out of the blue is taking on a marathon-length moonlit challenge.