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Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
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Topic: Cancer
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AIHW (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare) (2000) Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 20 June 2026.
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Provides a summary on Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) derived from the State and Territory cancer registries and the BreastScreen Australia Program. The data highlight the changing DCIS patterns with the introduction of mammography in Australia. This information is useful to health professionals, women with DCIS, policy makers and planners.
- Cat. no: AIHW 6149
- Pages: 8
Findings from this report:
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There were almost 1,200 women with a diagnosis of DCIS in Australia in 1998
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Approximately 58% of DCIS diagnosed in 1998 were diagnosed by the BreastScreen Australia Program
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The number of women being diagnosed with DCIS in Australia increased by two-thirds in the period 1993 to 1998
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More than half of the women diagnosed with DCIS were between 50 and 69 years of age