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Is radiation treatment necessary or required for dcis?
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Sometimes.: The primary treatment for dcis is surgical: either a lumpectomy or a mastectomy. Following a lumpectomy, radiation therapy is often recommended, depending on the type of dcis, the size, and the age of the patient.
Answered 5/15/2019
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