Understanding DCIS and LCIS
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Understanding DCIS and LCIS presented by Living Beyond Breast Cancer. With Elyse S. Kaplan, MA Director of Education at Living Beyond Breast Cancer, and guest speaker Drs. Paul Gilman and Zonera Ali.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer is a non-profit site dedicated to helping women with cancer and supply information on breast cancer treatment, breast cancer recurrence, testing or side effects. They are dedicated to assisting you by offering easy access to a wealth of information specific to your needs. Within their site they have numerous Pod-casts that are most helpful and gives the listener a front seat to information and answers to questions that they may need.
Fight Pink is certainly aware that there are many types and stages of Breast Cancer. With that being said, we would like to have you take some time and listen to great speakers, Drs. Paul Gilman and Zonera Ali as they talk about two types: DCIS or Ductal Carcinoma in Situ and LCIS Lobular Carcinoma in Situ.
The Podcast is very informative, and to the point. Dr. Paul Gilman talks about DCIS, what it means to be diagnosed with it, and what are the best treatment options. Dr. Ali talks about LCIS how it differes from DCIS, and it’s treatment options.
Please take the time to listen to this podcast. We appreciate LBBC for sharing this invaluable information.
For a transcript of this Podcast please Click Here
DisclaimerThe Fight Pink and Living Beyond Breast Cancer websites are designed for educational and informational purposes only, as a resource to individuals affected by breast cancer. The information provided is general in nature. For answers to specific health care questions or concerns, you should consult your healthcare provider, as treatment for each patient varies with individual circumstances. The content is not intended in any way to be a substitute for professional counseling or medical advice.
*Thank you* for providing the podcast of these informative talks. And for providing a transcript. I especially appreciated the explanation of surveillance as NOT being a “passive” approach. And also the caution to women choosing prophylactic mastectomy to continue surveillance. I also appreciate you including the many questions and answers. I was diagnosed with DCIS in October and have had a lumpectomy and six weeks of radiation. I will likely be getting on Tamoxifen soon. Listening to this recording helped me feel more secure about my treatment choice.
L.V.
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