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Is breast cancer the same as a breast carcinoma?
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Pretty much: 99+ percent of breast cancers are classed as carcinoma. Sarcomas tend to arise in connective tissue like muscle and bones and are rare in the breast, as is lymphoma.
Answered 4/25/2014
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Yes they are.: Breast cancer and carcinoma are terms used interchangeably.
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