Eliminating “ductal carcinoma in situ” and “lobular carcinoma in situ” (DCIS and LCIS) terminology in clinical breast practice: The cognitive psychology point of view

Pain, sensory disturbances and psychological distress are common sequelae after treatment of ductal carcinoma in situ: a cross-sectional study

“…Health care professionals must identify patients' distress and possible misperceptions along the disease trajectory, and rehabilitation services should be offered. During the last years, attempts have been made in order to eliminate the term carcinoma in situ, thus potentially reducing the misperceptions of the diagnosis and improving psychological sequelae [10]. Pravettoni et al argues, that the term carcinoma should now be abandoned and removed from conditions that cannot metastasize [10].…”

“…During the last years, attempts have been made in order to eliminate the term carcinoma in situ, thus potentially reducing the misperceptions of the diagnosis and improving psychological sequelae [10]. Pravettoni et al argues, that the term carcinoma should now be abandoned and removed from conditions that cannot metastasize [10]. This seems plausible, but may need further research.…”

“…This may cause confusion about the nature of DCIS and an inaccurate perception of the future breast cancer risk, anxiety and substantial psychological distress [8,9]. Recent studies have questioned the use of the terminology 'carcinoma in situ', as this can create misperceptions and confusion among both patients and health professionals, who find it difficult to distinguish between cancers and not cancers [10]. In a previous small-size exploratory study on women with DCIS who had a SLNB we likewise found that women with DCIS reported difficulties understanding the diagnosis leading to psychological problems and need for counseling.…”

Psycho-oncological support for breast cancer patients: A brief overview of breast cancer services certification schemes and national health policies in Europe

“…While this analysis confirms the recognition for PO services, uniform requirements and indicators are needed for consistent provision of quality care. Therefore, good clinical practice at European level, sharing BC knowledge and information, supporting joint research in oncology and psychology, committed allocation of resources for PO services in NCPs as well as support for informed decision-making throughout the disease process are essential [18,19].…”

Views of healthcare professionals about the role of active monitoring in the management of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS): Qualitative interview study

“…DCIS is challenging to explain to patients, and there is no consensus among HCPs about what terminology to use and how best to explain what DCIS is and the risk of progression [ 17 , 18 ]. Not surprisingly, women are often confused about the meaning of a DCIS diagnosis [ 19 ] and have exaggerated risk perceptions and anxiety [ 20 ].…”