For 30 years, Melissa Ethridge has worked as a mammography technician, dedicated to helping women detect breast cancer early through routine screenings. But recently, her professional mission took a very personal turn. "I was shocked. That was my initial reaction, as I was really like, 'Wait what? You know, like, you never think it's going to be you." Ethridge said. Ethridge was diagnosed with DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) — the earliest possible stage of breast cancer, also called Stage 0. MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/community/check-up-13/check-up-13-from-diagnosing-to-diagnosed-indy-mammography-techs-personal-breast-cancer-journey-anne-marie-tiernon-wthr-13news/531-3637c0b9-1f80-4811-b4e9-18a3ca59715d