Question 1

can breast carcinoma be cured?

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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 2

if you get breast carcinoma, how do you feel?

Accepted Answer

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

are there any biochemical tests to confirm breast carcinoma apart from clinical examination..

Accepted Answer

No: Biochemical screens are of no value in this situation. If someone has told you otherwise, they are deceived or lying. If you have a suspicious mass, it needs to be biopsied. I hope things work out for you -- the vast majority of breast cancers caught early are cured nowadays.

Question 5

what is metastatic breast carcinoma?

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Spread: Usually means spead beyond the local regional areas - that is to lungs, liver, brain, bones, etc.

Question 6

is breast cancer the same as carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

Cancer=carcinoma: Carcinoma is the latin word for cancer.  Many different cancers are carcinomas...Like breast, lung, colon, and prostate.

Question 7

i was diagnosed with inflammatory breast carcinoma and the path report indicates poorly differeriated invasive. meaning?

Accepted Answer

Cell type: Pathologists describe what they see from a biopsy specimen. Inflammatory breast cancer can be an aggressive form of breast cancer. The biopsy describing invasive & poorly differentiated cells indicates likely an aggressive form of breast cancer. Your oncologist would have much more information to answer your questions more fully.

Question 8

what kind of doctor sees somebody for breast carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

Several: General surgeons provide surgical treatment, oncologists use chemotherapy, radiation oncologists supervise radiation treatment and family doctors coordinate overall care.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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I was diagnosed with inflammatory breast carcinoma and the path report indicates poorly differeriated invasive. meaning?

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