Should I get off birth control pills(estrogen)being diagnosed today with invasive ductal carcinoma? I'm 42.

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I know there's got to be no real Drs out there but my next appt. isn't til the 5th. I'm freaking out only a little. I just want more info now not later. Wikpedia and WebMD and Mayo.com has good technical info but I want personal experience info, too. Also, is there any natural, holistic preventatives so this don't come back?Thanks.
I am not a doctor but I would think that any birth control that delivers hormones would not be the greatest idea to be using if you know you have a carcinoma of any type. I have studied physiology and pharmacology, but it is possible that I may be wrong....

My suggestion to you is to just call your doctor. This is an important question and I think it is worth asking as soon as possible!  (+ info)

Possible breast cancer..ductal carcinoma ?

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my best friend had a lump for a year and noone knew. she had a physical and they sent her for mammogram which found lump 2 to 4 cm and spider web appearance.

She has to have an ultrasound tomorrow and then go from there. the radiologist already said suspicious of cancer.
She knew she had lump but we didn't know.
I am her best friend and sis in law and comes to me for support. i am researching and making sure she follows through and was wondering does this sound like cancer ? how do you help friend with wide range ofemotions from anger to laughter to i want a 2nd opinion. i am afraid she may even go in denial and want to be there for her.
You have asked various versions of this same question the past couple of days, so you are either not getting the answers you want or this isn’t really your question. It is normal for people to deal with cancer in wide range of emotions, but try not to ride them with her. Someone needs to be level headed when she is not and be the voice of reason for her. Go to her appointments with her, listen to her, encourage her to be positive, love her and by all means get a second opinion.  (+ info)

A women aged 60 having infiltrating ductal carcinoma grade3 after mastecomy was seen lymphnodes free of tumor

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her hormonal tests are normal and bone scan and blood scans are normal.she is asked to undergone chemotherapy though she is free of tumor in her biopsy test after masectomy.She is advised to take
Injections:EPIRUBIN 130 mg
EMDOXON 800mg
5fu 800MG
REPEAT CYCLE ONCE IN 3 UH FOR 3 CYCLES.
Will it be harmful to do these Injections.Pls any body help me
Well that's chemotherapy and it is supposed to be very harmful to any remaining cancer cells. It is a different regimen than I did so I really can't say anything about the side effects other than there probably will be some. A grade 3 tumour is an agressive one and there is a school of thought that says you should be aggressive in your first fight with cancer (in hopes it will be the last).

I suggest that you go to www.breastcancer.org and post your question there. There will be women who have had at least some of these therapies.  (+ info)

My mother has just been diagnosed with grade 2 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma.. im worried. what are her chances?

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she had a mamografy 2 years ago and had nothing. but 4 years ago i remember when she did breast reduction (for her back) they said they found something and removed it. If it was a tumor they'd tell us right?
They also mentioned it is "moderately differentiated".. what does it mean?
she is very healthy otherwise.. we have yet to get results of second diagnosis.. I wish she could just remove both breasts and get it over with, her mother had the same, she was fine after it was removed, might be a good sign for my mother?. But i know its a huge decision for a woman.
The information you are providing isn’t enough to give a general prognosis, even for her doctor. It really depends on the stage and the hormone receptors. Ductal carcinoma is the most common form of breast cancer and the grade 2 means the cancer cells still have a somewhat normal looking appearance, which is a good thing. The mass that was removed a few years ago most likely was not cancer, as she would have needed further testing and treatment as she does now. You will have your answers in the next few weeks after a few more radiological tests and surgery.


EDIT: Moderately differentiated is the same as grade 2.  (+ info)

My mom was recently diagnosed with tubular carcinoma and is having a lumpectomy...?

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It is a type of invasive ductal carcinioma, and the lumpectomy surgery is tomorrow. I am really scared, does anyone have any advice?
I just want to say how sorry I am to hear about your mother. What I can tell you is you need to be strong for her. Let her know that you are there for her. Your mom needs your support right now and hopefully everything comes back fine. Medical technology has come a long long way, I will pray for your mom and you. Life has a tendancy to throw us a few curves now and then we just need to stay strong and supportive. Keep a positive attitude. Hoping for the best.  (+ info)

What make pancreatic cancer so different from other cancers?

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From everything that I have read about pancreatic cancer it is uncurable. Breast cancer, leukemia, and other kinds of cancer can be cured/brought into remission and I was wondering what is so different about pancreatic cancer that does not allow this type of cancer to be cured/go into remission?
Pancreatic cancer can be treated for cure under very specific conditions. It spreads by local invasion and via lymphatic channels. If it is caught early prior to invasion in the local vasculature, it can be treated for cure via several procedures - Whipple (pancreaticoduodenectomy), Total Pancreatectomy, or Distal Pancreatectomy. A major issue is catching it early. The symptoms of this disease early on are usually no symptoms, vague abdominal pain, mild discomfort. It is hard to detect. There is also no good screening that is cost effective. The reason for this is the cancer is not that common, and the tests available are not that cheap. This makes for a very inefficient screening method. The ones out there currently that can detect pancreatic cancer include CT scan of the abdomen and Endoscopic Ultrasound. Both of these tests have their own drawbacks. CT scan of the abdomen involves radiation that may set you up for a cancer. Endoscopic ultrasound requires sedation, a specialist (gastroenterologist), and has risks of perforation. Also the tests need to have a high degree of sensitivity (meaning that there is a high number of people who have the disease also test positive). Endoscopic ultrasound is being used more for symptomatic pancreatic cancer, but I do not know of studies used for screening the general population.

Another issue is it's proximity to other organs. It is near the duodenum, stomach, inferior vena cava, aorta. It is also a part of the biliary system and liver. It can spread to many important organs easily.

There is some increased hope on the horizon as new chemotherapy drugs are being developed. Dr. Vickers at the University of Minnesota is doing clinical trials on a new medication that will hopefully help with treating the disease.  (+ info)

What is pancreatic cancer and how do you get it?

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I now know of 5 people who have had Pancreatic cancer and died within 3 months. I don't understand why it isn't caught earlier so people can live. How do you get it? How do you get diagnosed early so doctors can do something about it. We have so much techology out there to fight cancer. Why are people dying of this. Why does this disease kill people so quickly?
Good question. Here is some brief info on it and why it's so hard to diagnose and what the major causes are: http://health.yahoo.com/ency/healthwise/ncicdr0000062957

Here is the site for pancreatic cancer:
http://www.pancreatica.org/  (+ info)

How Long Can Someone Expect To Live With Pancreatic Cancer?

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I'm planning on writing a book about a girl whose father is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I've researched a lot, but the one thing I'm having difficulty with is finding out how long the cancer will take to kill him. I realize that this varies a lot based on health and when it's first detected, but can anyone give me a generalization for how long it could be?

Also, what types of diseases would the doctors test him for before they realize what it really is?

Thank you so much!
This isn’t difficult to answer at all and it doesn’t vary all that much. Less than 20% survive the first year. 3% survive 5 years. Nonresectable or stage 4 disease has a median survival of 2-6 months.

Doctors don’t really check for diseases. Tests are run based on history, physical exam and symptoms. What these tests tells them either diagnosis the problem or determines what other tests need to be done. Tests would start with a CT and blood tests, followed by an ERCP or an EUS. MRI is not often used for diagnosis.

I have never seen this disease diagnosed early unless it is diagnosed by accident and those are the only long term survivors I have seen. Patrick Swayze lived just short of 2 years. He was treated with Cyber Knife which is not widely available.  (+ info)

What are some cancer diet-friendly meals for my neighbor with pancreatic cancer?

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My neighbor has pancreatic cancer. Both she and her husband are both elderly and my husband and I want to help them with their upcoming family dinner to celebrate their son's engagement. I understand a cancer patient's palate can be extra-sensitive and she has talked to me about the chemo-induced nausea she deals with daily so I want to make sure it best meets her needs. From those with experience, what would you recommend we make for them?

We're looking for entree and dessert ideas.
Thank you!
For Entree:
Fresh green salad using balsamic vinegar/olive oil

For dessert:
Make smoothies. Mix together organic blueberries with apple, grape, cranberry, or guava juice—anything but orange juice. Citrus fruits can contribute to or exacerbate mouth sores, and you’ll want to do everything you can to avoid those. Throw in a banana and some plain yogurt.  (+ info)

How long can a person with Pancreatic Cancer be expected to live ?

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How long can a person with pancreatic cancer be expected to live without surgery and only with Chemo therapy ?
I dont know. I think every case is different!
good luck!  (+ info)

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