Question 1

how can  breast cancer continue to kill in mass numbers?

Accepted Answer

Cancer of any kind: Is a difficult disease.  We have made great strides in treating many cancers, especially hodgkin lymphoma and childhood cancers, but unless detected early, before it has spread, it more likely than not will eventually cause the patient's death.

In 2011, approx 230, 000 cases of invasive and approx 58, 000 cases of non invasive breast cancer were diagnosed in the us, with approx 39, 000 deaths.

Question 2

in breast cancer, how quickly does a mass turn to a lump?

Accepted Answer

Don't know yet: At your age, the odds are any lump is benign.  However, by the time you feel a lump, it could already be cancer.

Please see your doctor for a complete history and physical, and if appropriate, additional imaging with ultrasound and perhaps mammography.  Given your age, us first may be useful, since if the lump is really a simple cyst, a mammogram may not be necessary.

Question 3

i have stage 3 breast cancer i am taking chemo to shrink the mass but i do not want my breast removed?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Hopefully you will have a good response to the chemotherapy & the tumor will shrink. Follow up closely with your oncologist. If the tumor shrinks considerably there could be a chance at lumpectomy surgery instead of mastectomy. But don't risk your life by  choosing an inferior treatment either.

Question 4

im having pain in my left breast sometimes shoot to my underarm i'm not exactly sure if i feel extra mass or not maybe so could this be breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: There certainly is a chance it could be cancer but i will tell you that cancer is usually not painful until it is very advanced.
Clearly i would suggest that you visit with your primary care md or gyn, and are up to date with your mamogram.
Hope this helps.

Question 5

is malignant mass and multiple reactionary lymph nodes in breast cancer?

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: This can be several things. It is uncertain since more details are needed. Ask your doctor

Question 6

i have breast cancer idc her- er+ 100% pr+90% on anastrozole 3 months. tumor 29x23x23 round solid mass then at 3 month 24x18x18mm now irregular solid mass. why would it be irregular now and is anastrozole working?

Accepted Answer

: When the tumor shrinks the border should become irregular. Furthermore, most malignant lesion has irregular border anyway. The tumor gets smaller after three months of anastrozole so you seem responsive to the endocrine therapy but you have to discuss with your oncologist for further detail and plan.

Question 7

i am 4 years out from breast cancer  and still taking tamoxifen a mass was found in the edometrial lining after annual exam biopsy has been your thoug?

Accepted Answer

Wait 4 biopsy result: Await for endometrial biopsy result.  There is a risk to develop endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer while on tamoxifen- the risk will be higher if you are older than 65 years old.  How old are you ? Do you still have your period? If you do not have any more period/post menopausal. - your oncologist can switch you to aromatase inhibitor and stay on the aromatase inh for 5 years.  D/w md.

Question 8

i would like to know the accuracy of detecting lobular breast cancer on ultrasound when having a palpable mass. some studies mention 80 90 %. but is lobular that hard to detect? how many percent of lobular is missed on an diagnostic ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

MY OPINION ONLY: The only sure and certain way of determining the cause of a mass in the breast is BIOPSY and (if possible) EXCISIONAL biopsy. This is not true of simple breast CYSTS however the 80-90% accuracy.....or for that matter 90%!!! accuracy I would not want to be in the "other" 5-10%    Again  MY OPINION ONLY....
Hope it's helpful!
Dr Z

Question 9

treatment of localy advanced breast cancer .large ulcerative mass of left breast.metastatic work up are free?

Accepted Answer

Combination likely: Surgery with wide margin and perhaps flap
radiation depends on other factors.

Question 10

mammogram doubts neoplastic process, scan shows well lobulated solid mass,wider than taller,family history of 2 sis of breast cancer..d/d plz

Accepted Answer

It sounds: like you had a breast ultrasound as well. Obviously limited info and incomplete description, but based on those descriptors, it is probably a BIRADS category 3 lesion(98% or greater chance of being benign).  Most commonly, a mass with this description is a benign fibroadenoma.

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I have stage 3 breast cancer i am taking chemo to shrink the mass but i do not want my breast removed?

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Im having pain in my left breast sometimes shoot to my underarm i'm not exactly sure if i feel extra mass or not maybe so could this be breast cancer?

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Is malignant mass and multiple reactionary lymph nodes in breast cancer?

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I have breast cancer idc her- er+ 100% pr+90% on anastrozole 3 months. tumor 29x23x23 round solid mass then at 3 month 24x18x18mm now irregular solid mass. why would it be irregular now and is anastrozole working?

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I am 4 years out from breast cancer and still taking tamoxifen a mass was found in the edometrial lining after annual exam biopsy has been your thoug?

A member asked:

I would like to know the accuracy of detecting lobular breast cancer on ultrasound when having a palpable mass. some studies mention 80 90 %. but is lobular that hard to detect? how many percent of lobular is missed on an diagnostic ultrasound?

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Treatment of localy advanced breast cancer .large ulcerative mass of left breast.metastatic work up are free?

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Mammogram doubts neoplastic process, scan shows well lobulated solid mass,wider than taller,family history of 2 sis of breast cancer..d/d plz

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