HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

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

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

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.

Answered 9/21/2014

4.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Docs, could a guy still get breast cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

If my doc wants to do a biopsy on my boob, does it mean I have breast cancer? I never had one before?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have a slight dent in my both breast right above the nipple sometimes. I notice it when removing my bra. Could this be a sign of cancer? Help docs:

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

I am having pain in left breast , the pain area is not found. My doc told that i have wounds in foodpipe. I am very scared. I am having medicines but pain is still there. What to do ,? I am very scared i just hope its not cancer ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hi doc..Is it true that underwire brassiere can caused breast cancer or any breast disease?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Hello doc Last night i noticed that i have a small lump on my breast,it doesn't hurt. I'm 22 yrs old and afraid that maybe it's cancer.
Help docs! How to tell if I have breast cancer?
Hi docs, would there ever be a cure for breast cancer?
Docs, could a 12 year old be diagnosed with breast cancer?
Need docs help! I am scared I have breast cancer. Only 16 years old please help!?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.