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I need some info on infiltrating ductal carcinoma, I like to know what is likelihood of survival? thanks?


A minimum of 10 years if caught early and treated immediately. Please remember that these life expectancies are based on averages and can be influenced by so many things such as the person's desire to survive, events to look forward to, general health before the illness, etc. Hope is the biggest determining factor, so never ever lose hope!  (+ info)

A family member, 56 yrs female, was diagnosed with Carcinoma left breast in 2001. Underwent mastectomy...(((?


A family member, 56 yrs female, was diagnosed with Carcinoma left breast in 2001. Underwent mastectomy, received chemothearapy & radiothearapy. Things went pretty fine until last year in April, the cancer resurfaced as skin & bone metastasis. Again, she was administered chemothearapy & radiothearapy. Still, her life went on pretty much alright, without much pain. However, in February this year, she was yet again diagnosed with Inflammatory breast Carcinoma, which turned our world upside down. Doctors disapproved surgery, the pain mounted gradually, ever morphine failed to provide much relief. Now, last month, her brain CT scan showed the involvement of Brain metastais. She has now lost most of her consiousness; does not speak anything at all, is catherised & is fed through Ryle's tube. Yesterday, she got the last shot of radiotherapy. At times, she makes painful groans, her respiratory rate in very slow. She holds her breath for a minute or so, before inhalation. WHAT BEST CAN BE DONE?
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i am very sorry to here about your family member. i have worked as a cancer nurse for over two years now and unfortunately, it sounds as if she is near the end. sometimes thats the hardest part of cancer (worse than all the treatments combined) if morphine is not helping her i would ask the docs for some type of continuous medication to keep her pain free. they offer those medications for at home use as well (not sure if she's home or where she is) but most meds can be given continuously at home. try the very best you can to keep her comfortable, let her know you are there for her, and just be a family. there are nurses who come to your home to help during these times as well. i hope things go well  (+ info)

What are the chances of having breast cancer again?


I was diagnosed in the summer of 06, with stage 0. I also have atypical ductal hyperplasia with the enlarged cells have hyperchromatic nuclei and large nucleoli. Which I have no idea what that means. I was put on the med tamoxifen by my oncologist who told me I don't have to see him again, because the meds will take care of everything, so it won't come back the cancer. I don't know if the cancer will return or weather I should find another oncologist. Please give me your opinions.
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Stage 0 cancer indicates, that the cancer was not invasive, meaning it has not spread out of the duct. Therefor, you don't need systemic treatments, meaning chemo therapy. You should see another oncologist for a second opinion, because you are taking Tamoxifin and your blood should be checked on a regular basis. Your changes of getting breast cancer is the same as of a person not having breast cancer. Breast cancer is different from any other cancer, because the 5 year survival rate does not apply. Breast cancer can come back anytime at the same breast or the other breast.  (+ info)

I am starting chemo on monday for breast cancer?


I've been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Both ductal and lobular. Had a port installed yesterday. Start Chemo on Monday. I am devastated. I would love to hear any encouraging words of wisdom and advice on what I am about to undertake. I have no support group. Anyone out there care to share your stories?
I think losing my fabulous hair is hitting me harder than facing a mastectomy. Any advice on wigs?
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I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I was diagnosed Stage 2B last March. I had a mastectomy, chemotherapy (with port also), radiation, herceptin treatments, hysterectomy & oopherectomy, It was a long year of surgeries and treatments, but I made it through and you will too. Just take it one day at a time, one treatment at a time.

I cut my hair short a few weeks ahead of time and right after my first treatment I had a friend shave it down to stubble. I didn't want to wait until it fell out in clumps and this way it was gradual. I did get a wig but just wasnt comfortable wearing it. I wore turbins when it was cold and bandanas in the warmer weather. I had them in lots of different colors. Check out http://www.tlcdirect.org And I know it's difficult, but remember, the hair will grow back.. I have a full head of hair again:)

Contact your local cancer society. They have a reach to recovery program where they can put you in contact with someone who has been down this same road and can help you along the way. They also have a workshop called Look Good Feel Better where they'll show you makeup tips for eyebrow and eyelash loss. Most will also give you a voucher towards a wig purchase if your insurance doesn't cover it.

Ask the nurses in the chemo room if there is any local support groups. They can usually point you in the right direction. Also, make sure you speak up if you are having any problems....pain, nauseau from the chemo. Your oncologist has a multitude of medications he can prescribe to help with side effects. I learned the hard way...don't be afraid to take the medications. From the chemo I was tired and naseaus but that only lasted 3 or 4 days each time. Because I'm anemic, I automatically got the Neulesta shot to help boost the white blood cells. That caused bone pain with me so I did have pain medication for that. I slept alot when on that.

If you go to http://www.thelydiaproject.org you can request a handmade tote be sent to you and you can use that to bring things with you to treatments.

Contact http://www.chemoangels.com and http://www.angels2theheart.com for support. There are many caring volunteers who will send you uplifting and cheerful letters and cards while you're going through chemotherapy.

http://www.networkofstrength.org also has breast cancer survivors you can speak to.

Make sure you listen to your body. If you're tired...rest. If you have the energy, get out and get some fresh air. I had my "down" days and then I'd have a few good days. On those days I tried to go about my life as normally as possible. And I did find as the treatments progressed it took longer to "bounce" back. But it does get better!

I know it's easier said than done, believe me....but try to stay positive...it does help get you through. If you need someone to talk to please feel free to contact me through my profile.

Hang in there and best of luck.

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addtl comments: good suggestion, hanora, on the squirt bottle...I also used this. Depending on what type of chemo drugs used, you can get that metallic taste in your mouth. I was told to get "barley" pops to help with that. I found them at Gertrude Hawk. I was also told to prevent sores in the mouth..suck on some ice cubes just before chemo being administered. I ended up getting taxotere/carboplatin/herceptin and these didn't give me that metallic taste or sores.  (+ info)

I have invasive ductal carcinoma, grade 3 and high grade DCIS with necrosis. Stage 2 cancer with 2.8cm.?


Does this mean I more vulnerable for relapse or reccrent of cancer compare to other whos are not in this group. Thanks
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Iā€™m not sure what group you are referring to or which stage 2 you are 2A or 2B? However, both the size of your tumor and the grade increase risk of recurrence.  (+ info)

Where would one find information about forms of breast cancer?


I believe it is called infiltrating ductile carcinoma. I am not sure about the spelling, but I think it is close. I just need information, and where to find said information for reference.
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Mammary ductal carcinoma is the most common type of breast cancer in women. It comes in two forms: invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC), an infiltrating, malignant and abnormal proliferation of neoplastic cells in the breast tissue and ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a noninvasive, possibly malignant neoplasm that is still confined to the lactiferous ducts, where breast cancer most often originates.
Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC). IDC accounts for about 70 percent of all breast cancers. The cancer cells form in the lining of your milk duct, then break through the ductal wall and invade nearby breast tissue. The cancer cells may remain localized ā€” staying near the site of origin ā€” or spread (metastasize) throughout your body, carried by your bloodstream or lymphatic system.  (+ info)

is breast cancer the same as breast carcinoma?


CARCINOMA is a malignant tumor that arises from epithelial cells, which line the internal and external surfaces of the body. Carcinomas are most commonly found in the lining of body organs, such as the breast, prostate, lung, stomach, or bowel. Most human cancers are carcinomas.

Breast cancer is caused by the development of malignant cells in the breast. The malignant cells often originate in the lining of the milk glands or ducts of the breast (ductal epithelium). Cancer cells are characterized by uncontrolled division leading to abnormal growth and the ability of these cells to invade normal tissue locally or to spread throughout the body, in a process called metastasis.

Breast cancer often arises in the milk-producing glands of the breast tissue. Groups of glands in normal breast tissue are called lobules. The products of these glands are secreted into a ductal system that leads to the nipple. Depending on where in the glandular or ductal unit of the breast the cancer arises, it will develop certain characteristics that are used to sub-classify breast cancer into types. The pathologist will denote the subtype at the time of evaluation with the microscope. Ductal carcinoma begins in the ducts, and lobular carcinoma has a pattern involving the lobules or glands. The more important classification is related to the evaluated tumor's capability to invade, as this characteristic defines the disease as a true cancer. The stage before invasive cancer is called in situ, meaning that the early malignancy has not yet become capable of invasion. Thus, ductal carcinoma in situ is considered a minimal breast cancer.

The above is called Breast cancer and there is nothingcalled as Brest carcinoma. -  (+ info)

breast cancer/follow up mammogram after radiation?


I have had surgery and radiation to treat ductal carcinoma in situ.
My surgeon says I should have a bilateral mammogram after 3 months. My medical oncologist says I should wait for 6 months because my breast is going through a lot of changes and if I go too soon I will have weird results.
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They are both right, but the oncologist is probably the best one to listen too in this case because he is the one most aware of the issues relating to cancer.

The next thing I would do is to check your teeth. Dr. Thomas Rau, who runs the Paracelsus Clinic (cancer clinic since 1958) in Switzerland recently checked the records of the last 150 breast cancer patients treated in his clinic. He found that 147 of them (98%) had one or more root canal teeth on the same meridian as the original breast cancer tumor. His clinic has a biological dentist section where all cancer patients, on reporting in, have their mouth cleaned up first -- especially all root canal teeth removed. There are about 24 million root canals done in the U.S. alone every year. They were proven deadly disease agents in 1925 in a study by Dr. Weston Price and 60 prominent researchers. That study has been suppressed ever since by the ADA and the American Association of Endodontists (AAE). Read the book "Root Canal Cover-Up" by George Meinig, DDS, FACD for the full story. Dr. Meinig was an endodontist for 50 years. He helped found the AAE in 1943. His book is a mea culpa (apology) to the thousands of patients whose health he ruined doing root canal fillings. He discovered the Weston Price research only after he retired in 1993. His book was published first in 1994 and he has lectured widely since then trying to alert people to this danger to their health. The Weston Price conclusions (i. e. that there is no safe way to do a root canal filling) track with my experience with counselling cancer patients for the last 8 years.

good luck to you  (+ info)

is mucinous carcinoma of the breast terminal?


any cancer can be terminal, but in your case, no one but your doctor can tell you your chances. it depends on what stage the cancer is in and how well you respond to treatment and if it's operable as well as other factors that need to be taken into consideration.
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Describe Ductal breast cancer?


i have ductal carcinoma insitu,in two ducts on one breast,two surgeries later,one area is clear,the other is invasive"in the tissues"no tumours,i will have to have a mastectomy now,hopefully no lymph nodes will be involved,they will test them,if they are clear i will need no further treatment  (+ info)

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