Fishel credits her annualmammogramwith catching the cancer so early.
What is DCIS breast cancer?
Fortunately, its not an aggressive cancer, meaning it doesnt spread through the body.
DCIS is usually treated with surgery and sometimes with radiation, per Johns Hopkins.
Overall, Fishels prognosis seems bright, based on the information she shared.
But her story is a reminder of just how important it is to get regular mammograms.
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Women ages 55 and older can switch to getting a mammogram every other year.
So if youre due for a breast checkup, just call your doc sooner rather than later.
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