Dr. Schwartz answers the question: 'Difference between in situ breast cancers?' — -- Question: What is the difference between ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS)?

Melanoma in situ (MIS), also called stage 0 melanoma, is the earliest stage of melanoma, when the cancer is confined to the outermost layer of skin. Most melanomas affect the skin, but they can also ...

The diagnosis of lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) can be somewhat confusing. It sounds like a cancer diagnosis, but LCIS is not cancer. It’s a benign condition, but it does increase the risk of ...

Article reviewed by Govind Kaigala, PhD at the University of British Columbia. Stay up to date on the latest science with Brush Up Summaries. In situ hybridization (ISH) is a molecular technique that ...

A cancer diagnosis often comes with overwhelming emotions and a flood of unfamiliar medical terms that can spark even more fear. But understanding these terms can help you feel more in control of your ...