What medication(s) treat ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)?
What medication(s) treat ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)?
Tamoxifen may be prescribed for woman of all ages who have been treated for DCIS. In those women past menopause, the doctor may prescribe an aromatase inhibitor. These medications help lower the risk of DCIS or another type of cancer developing in either breast. If either is prescribed, it is suggested that these drugs be taken for five years after surgery.