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Carcinoma in Situ | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
Carcinoma in situ is diagnosed by taking a sample, called a biopsy, of the area. This sample is sent to a laboratory to see if it is cancerous.
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Author: Miriam P. Rogers, EdD, RN, AOCN, CNS Reviewer: Fern Carness, RN, MPH Date Reviewed: 02/11/02