Question 1

in monitoring the possible recurrences of breadt cancer what does cea levels means?

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Evaluation of metas: Cea or carcino embryonic antigen, is a cancer marker,  a protein produced by embryonic cell regenerating  cells, and cancer cells, it is  little more specific in liver cancer. Cea is as monitoring device  in cancers like breast  after surgery with  normal levels , shows elivation  4 years from treatment , means indicative of possible metastasis , and need further investigation for meta disease.

Question 2

are there multiples types of cancer of the breast?

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Yes: There are many different types if breast cancer based on differences in their appearance under the microscope and the cell receptors and genetics are also showing different types.The  treatments are very similar though but the prognosis can be different. Your doctor should explain this to you.

Question 3

can mammograms detect breast cancers?

Accepted Answer

Yes most of the time: Accuracy of mammography  in varies  serious positive for ca  any where from 78%  to  90 %  but over all not 100%  as in biopsy. For  the diagnosis other parameters are involved like specific findindings,  besides age , family history, physical findings , genetic diseases , personal habits , medications etc regular breast examination , awareness is also  essential for early diagnosis and cure.

Question 4

what is fibroadenoma of the breast? a cancer?

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Benign tumor: Fibroadenomas are common noncancerous (benign) tumors of the breast.  They frequently appear in older teenagers and young adults.  Get it checked out.  If it is confirmed to be a fibrioadenoma you have the choice of surgical removal or close followup.

Question 5

could having a breast mammagram give you cancer?

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Unlikely: Mammograms save lives...That is well established. So they are highly recommended. Hhaving said this, there is some radiation exposure from this procedure and it is well known that radiation is carcinogenic, ... So an occasional person may be the victim of cancer due to radiation but the benefit clearly outweighs this risk. So it should not be a serious concern. Yet one should not do them indiscrimi.

Question 6

can mammograms detect all kinds of breast cancers?

Accepted Answer

No: Mammograms are only one tool to detect breast cancers. Lobular breast cancers, which make up 15% of breast cancers, and inflammatory breast cancers are often not seen on mammogram. I tell patients there are three parts to detecting breast cancer:  1. Self-exam monthly 2. Breast exam by healthcare professional yearly, and 3.  Mammogram yearly after age 40.

Question 7

is breast cancer inherited?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes.: It is estimated that approximately 10-15% of all breast cancers in the US are of the hereditary type.  These genes can be inherited from either your father or your mother.  If a woman inherits this gene, they have a 50-75% chance of developing breast cancer in their lifetime.  These cancers tend to occur at any earlier age and may occur in both breasts.

Question 8

what is breast cancer from?

Accepted Answer

Breast gland tissue: The most common form of breast cancer arises from the cells that line the walls of the mild ducts (i.e. Ductal carcinoma in situ dcis or invasive ductal carcinoma). The next  most common type is invasive lobular cancer a which arises from the lobules or sacs at the end of the milk ducts.  Other origin tumors such as met aplastic  are amuch more rare.

Question 9

what is ocult breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Occult Ca: Detection of occult tumor cells in blood, bone marrow or lymph nodes by molecular technique that usually can not be detected by imaging or standard immunochemistry in patients with breast cancer.

Question 10

how to detect of breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Breast Cancer: Routine breast self exam and routine screening mammography are the two best ways to detect breast cancer as early as possible.

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