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Is dcis already cancer or pre-cancerous, internet research shows diff. of opinion, which is correct? daughter already had surgery, lymph nodes clear,
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DCIS is Cancer: DCIS is Cancer. It is considered stage 0 because it has not invaded the tissues yet. It is the earliest stage a Cancer can be found.
Answered 12/10/2016
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