Reclassifying DCIS: A Groundbreaking Shift in Breast Cancer Diagnosis After Over a Decade of Advocacy

For over a decade, GreenMedInfo has championed the classification of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) as something other than cancer, standing firm against the tide of overdiagnosis and overtreatment.

Quick Summary:

• GreenMedInfo’s Advocacy: Since 2008, GreenMedInfo has worked to redefine DCIS based on evidence showing its non-invasive nature.

• COMET Study Validation: Recent findings affirm that active monitoring is often safer and equally effective compared to aggressive treatments.

• Future Implications: A shift in the DCIS classification could drasticall…