Contents Acknowledgements 4 How to use this resource 5 Introduction 6 Why do I need treatment for DCIS? 7 Treatment for DCIS 7 Surgery 9 Option 1: Breast conserving surgery with or without radiotherapy 9 Option 2: Mastectomy 9 Would I benefit more from breast conserving surgery or a mastectomy? 11 What features of your DCIS make it more or less likely to develop into invasive breast cancer? 12 Radiotherapy 13 Would I benefit from radiotherapy 13 What is the risk of developing invasive breast cancer or DCIS after treatment? 14 Lower risk 14 Higher risk 15 What is the risk after a mastectomy?3 16 What is the risk of developing invasive breast cancer in the general population in Australia? 17 What follow-up will I need? 18 How can I get more emotional support? 19 References 20
Contents Acknowledgements 4 How to use this resource 5 Introduction 6 Why do I need treatment for DCIS? 7 Treatment for DCIS 7 Surgery 9 Option 1: Breast conserving surgery with or without radiotherapy 9 Option 2: Mastectomy 9 Would I benefit more from breast conserving surgery or a mastectomy? 11 What features of your DCIS make it more or less likely to develop into invasive breast cancer? 12 Radiotherapy 13 Would I benefit from radiotherapy 13 What is the risk of developing invasive breast cancer or DCIS after treatment? 14 Lower risk 14 Higher risk 15 What is the risk after a mastectomy?3 16 What is the risk of developing invasive breast cancer in the general population in Australia? 17 What follow-up will I need? 18 How can I get more emotional support? 19 References 20
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