Question 1

have defibrillator, going through breast reconstruction after breast cancer, dr believe metal in expanders are sounding my icd.expander that may work?

Accepted Answer

Get you device check: Best thing would be to go and have your icd interrogated and speak to the doctor that implanted your device.

Question 2

if you get breast carcinoma, how do you feel?

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Initially no symptom: A breast cancer can grow for about 8 to 10 years before it reaches 1 centimeter in diameter - about 3/8's of an inch. A breast cancer that size would likely have no symptoms at all, and would be unlikely to be detected on a breast exam by you or your doctor. However, a breast cancer could show up on a mammogram years before it reaches even 1 centimeter in size. Do your mammograms as recommended.

Question 3

how does having breast carcinoma change things?

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Life-changer: I think that every person who is diagnosed with any type of cancer goes thru that initial "shock" which can be overwhelming.  However, most (breast) cancers can be readily treated, and many cured. The best thing to do is to aggressively seek out medical info and try to "take control" of the disease, rather than the other way around.  In time, one will hopefully get back to their normal lives.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: breast carcinoma?

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Breast carcinoma: Most breast cancers are carcinomas. This is a type of breast cancer. These cancers start in the cells that line organs and tissues. In fact, breast cancers are often a type of carcinoma called adenocarcinoma, which starts in cells that make glands (glandular tissue). Breast adenocarcinomas start in the ducts (the milk ducts) or the lobules (milk-producing glands).

Question 5

what is the treatment for breast carcinoma?

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Personalized: In general, the 4 main catergories of treatments for breast cancer are surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and hormonal therapy.  Treatment is individualized depending on the size of the tumor, local extent of the tumor, lymph node involvement and distant spread of the tumor (these factors help to determine stage).
Speak with your surgeon and oncologists and educate yourself to understand options.

Question 6

hello docs, is breast cancer the same as breast carcinoma?

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Essentially yes: Most of the time it would refer to the same thing, although there are other rare malignancies that can develop in the breast (sarcoma or lymphoma) that are not carcinomas.

Question 7

what can i expect if i've been diagnosed/treated for breast carcinoma in situ?

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Excellent: Very good news. In situ or non-invasive breast cancer is stage 0. Follow your oncologist's treatment recommendations, have yearly physical examination & mammograms. Should have an excellent long term outcome but keep a watch out for new breast lesions.

Question 8

give me a hint. what kind of hassle am i facing if doc suspects breast carcinoma? what is required to diagnose?

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Life saving: The usual first step after a concerning clinical breast exam is a mammogram and possibly an ultrasound.  If there are abnormal findings on those tests, then either a short term follow-up study or a biopsy of some sort - needle biopsy, incisional biopsy, lumpectomy, etc - may be indicated.  If the mammogram / sonograms are normal, but the abnormal physical exam persists, then a biopsy is warranted.

Question 9

can breast carcinoma be cured?

Accepted Answer

Depends...maybe YES: There are many variables fo breast cancertype of breast cancer, 
size of tumor, spread to lymph nodes, spread to to other parts of the body, are there good targeted treatments for the type of breast cancer? The general health of the patient, the quality of the physician -hospital treating the patient.The earlier the diagnosis; the better.Is the patient predisposed to breast ca?Poss preventative tx.

Question 10

what are the tests for breast carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

Mammogram/ultrasound: The main tests used to evaluate for breast cancer are digital mammograms and breast ultrasound.  If there is any abnormality or palpable lump, a core or fine needle biopsy is performed.
Other tests used to help: mri, bsgi, pem.
Your physician and radiologist will determine which tests are best for each individual.

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