Question 1

what is invasive ductal carcinoma?

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Breast cancer: This is the common locally advanced form of breast cancer that must be treated immediately to maximize your survival chances.

Question 2

ductal carcinoma deadly?

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Stage-Dependent: Breast cancers are staged based upon the size of the cancer, lymph node or distant organ involvement, and unique molecular features of the tumor.  Published rates of 5-yr survival (http://www.Cancer.Org/cancer/breastcancer/detailedguide/breast-cancer-survival-by-stage) vary quite a bit based on these variables, between 15%-93%.  The type of cancer (ductal, lobular, etc) doesn't impact survival.

Question 3

describe to me what ductal carcinoma cancer is?

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Breast cancer: Ductal carcinoma in-situ is the earliest stage of a breast cancer.  It is also referred to as dcis or non-invasive breast cancer.

Dcis is when the cancer cells are growing within the breast ducts.  At this stage, it is usually not palpable on physical examination.  It is usually discovered where there are abnormal microcalcifications seen on a mammogram.

Question 4

what is the survival of invasive ductal carcinoma stage 2?

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High: Published 5-yr survival rates are 81% for iia and 84% for iib breast ca.  Keep in mind this includes mortality from other causes and reflects patients treated almost a decade ago.  For more info...http://www.cancer.org/cancer/breastcancer/detailedguide/breast-cancer-survival-by-stage.

Question 5

what's the chromosome number of infiltrating ductal carcinoma?

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Depends on grade: The level of chromosomal aberrations in infiltrating ductal carcinoma is correlated with the grade of the cancer cells. "grade" means the microscopic appearance and corresponds with how closely the cancer cells try to form normal breast structures. High grade or poorly differentiated infiltrating ductal carcinomas tend to have more chromosomal abnormalities than non-high grade carcinomas.

Question 6

what is the rate of survival for stage 3 invasive ductal carcinoma?

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More than 50%: This is a hard question.  Invasive ductal carcinoma is the most common type of breast cancer. It depends on whether it's stage3a, b or c, and the time of survival. At 5 years after diagnosis, 50-60%  of women with stage 3 breast cancer are alive.  Other factors are age, receptor status of the tumor, number of lymph nodes involved, and treatment. Remember that survival is improving all the time!

Question 7

how fast does invasive ductal carcinoma spread?

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It depends: Breast cancer invasive ductal carcinoma (idc) "spread" rate depends on multiple factors including: cancer size, location, biologic characteristics, when found, therapy.

Question 8

how dangerous is high grade invasive ductal carcinoma?

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An invasive: Cancer is dangerous, meaning it can lead to death even if all the right things are done. So, i'd need more deatils to help put in perspective the danger and risk: age, size, nodes +/-, er, pr, her-2-neu status. Focus on positive after realizing the danger.

Question 9

what is ductal carcinoma and who does it affect the most?

Accepted Answer

Breast Cancer: This term typically refers to breast cancer which arises from the milk ducts of the breast.  Treatment depends on different patient preferences and testing results.  It then involves a multidisciplinary approach which may involve surgery, radiation, and/or chemotherapy.

Question 10

how bad is diagnosis of invasive ductal carcinoma high grade?

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Depends: Not all breast cancers are the same and many other factors help to predict better or poorer outcomes such as tumor grade, # of positive lymph nodes, estrogen receptor status, her2neu status, etc.  A score called oncotype DX based on genetic profiling of the cancer helps define prognosis also and tailor decisions as to the best and most beneficial treatment to use.

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