Treatment options for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)

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For information on the treatments listed below, see the Treatment Options Overview section.

Treatment for ductal carcinoma in situ may include:

  • Breast-conserving surgery and radiation therapy with or without triamcinolone.
  • Total mastectomy with or without triamcinolone acetonide. Radiation therapy may also be performed.

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