Microcalcifications

It all depends on how 'big' that one area of microcalcifications is. the goal is to get around the 'area' with clean tissue surrounding. You will need radiation afterward but may be able to get a shortened course - accelerated partial breast irradiaton. Also you may need hormonal therapy - anti-estrogen depending if your DCIS has estrogen receptors in the cells. It all depends on how 'big' that one area of microcalcifications is. the goal is to get around the 'area' with clean tissue surrounding. You will need radiation afterward but may be able to get a shortened course - accelerated partial breast irradiaton. Also you may need hormonal therapy - anti-estrogen depending if your DCIS has estrogen receptors in the cells.