Your Path to Clarity & Health
DCIS 411 Mission
Since 2011, DCIS 411 has served as a hub for Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) education, research, and resources. DCIS 411 became an incorporated 501(c)(3) California nonprofit public benefit corporation on August 21, 2026.
Our mission is to empower women with evidence-based education about Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS), increase awareness of overdiagnosis and overtreatment, educate patients and professionals about established and emerging breast imaging technologies, and share evidence-based information about lifestyle factors related to breast cancer risk.
What We Do
DCIS 411 brings together science, research, breast imaging, wellness, and support to help women better understand their options and make informed healthcare decisions. We believe women deserve more than a diagnosis — they deserve information, options, and a voice in decisions about their own bodies. That’s why we’re committed to making this education accessible to all, supporting personalized, informed choices that respect each woman’s values, goals, and circumstances.
1. Science, Research & Clinical Trials
We make complicated science easier to understand.
We follow the latest research on DCIS, including cancer biology, pathology, clinical trials, biomarkers, active surveillance, treatment approaches, and other areas of ongoing research.
We translate complex studies, medical information, and clinical research into plain language so women can understand what the evidence says, what researchers are learning, and what questions they may want to ask their healthcare providers.
2. Breast Imaging Options
Know what’s available.
Breast imaging continues to evolve, and new technologies are becoming available to women.
We provide up-to-date information about established and emerging breast imaging technologies, how they work, what they may offer, and where they are available.
We also share information about imaging centers, services, and options that women may want to explore as part of their breast health care.
3. Holistic Health & Wellness
Because your health is about more than your breasts.
We believe breast health is part of overall health and wellness.
We share resources and evidence-informed information about nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, metabolic health, environmental factors, and healthy living to help women take a more comprehensive approach to their health and well-being.
4. Support & Community
You don’t have to navigate DCIS alone.
Information is important, but sometimes you also need someone who understands.
Through our Facebook groups and peer-to-peer community, women can ask questions, share experiences, exchange resources, and connect with others navigating DCIS.
We believe women supporting women can be a powerful source of information, encouragement, and strength.
Our Goal
DCIS 411 helps women understand the science, explore their options, ask informed questions, and make healthcare decisions based on facts—not fear.
DCIS 411 Nonprofit
The Official DCIS 411 Nonprofit Is Launched! Help Us Empower Women
We’re inviting our community to support DCIS 411 as we get off the ground. Donations will go directly toward:
- Attending conferences to stay connected with the latest research and advocacy efforts
- Printing and distributing educational flyers and materials
- Outreach to media outlets and breast cancer advocacy organizations
- Ongoing research updates shared on our website, social media platforms, and across all our community support groups
You can donate here: https://givebutter.com/DCIS411
We’re excited to begin this work and look forward to sharing more as we grow. Stay tuned for updates on our programs, resources, and ways to get involved.
HI Donna, Enjoyed your journey. My surgery date is Wednesday , May 18, 2016. Breast cancer stage 1. Appreciate all your hard work. I am 59. Live in Blythe CA. Surgeon with Eisenhower in Rancho Mirage. LUMPECTOMY AND I REALLY DON’T WON’T RAD
Listen to Dr. Morse Online..hes a Naturopathic dr and holds a Bio Chemist degree on HOW FOOD INTERACTS with the body on the cellular level ! I cured my stage 3 breast cancer following his direction. Watch the video online by Dr. Morse… called Cancer….its amazing eye opener. … I m sharing because i care.
Hi Fran, you certainly have the option to decline radiation. My dear friend Sandie and co-creator of http://www.DCISRedefined.org has done extensive research on radiation for invasive breast cancer. She chose no chemo and no radiation and is seeing Dr. Keith Block, an integrative oncologist in Chicago There are some great resources to support you in NOT doing radiation. Check out Elyn Jacob’s website: https://elynjacobs.com/
Sending you light and love and blessings for a successful surgery and easy recovery. Blessings, Donna