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A member asked:
Approx. how long would it take for dcis to spread to the lymph nodes? i have heard it is a fairly slow growing cancer.
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It varies: When it's found, 1 case in 100 has metastasized. There must have been a few cells that got through the basement membrane that the pathologist didn't find -- or the primary may have regressed. But don't mess around with a dcis diagnosis. Choose the option that is right for you -- and you'll be offered a choice.
Answered 3/3/2014
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