Common Cancers · NCLEX Exam

Which breast cancer classification refers to cancerous cells confined within the breast ducts without invasion of surrounding tissue?

  1. Invasive ductal carcinoma
  2. Lobular carcinoma
  3. Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
  4. Metastatic breast cancer
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Correct answer: Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)

DCIS refers to cancerous cells confined within the breast ducts without invasion of surrounding tissue.

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