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Mammary Carcinoma

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Wichita, KS

I recently been diagnosed with metastatic mammary carcinoma from a lymph node in my breast. My question is what is mammary carcinoma and how do they know it has spread when they have only had one biopsy on one lymph node. This all started over a crusty nipple and thinking I have Paget’s of the breast. My breast has still not been biopsied.

July 15, 2023
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A MyBCTeam Member

Oh I hope to be as strong as some of u brave women.

July 15, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

@A MyBCTeam Member: unless I'm mistaken mammary carcinoma is the same thing as IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma). They can tell by the cells they took from the lymph node what kind it is. Im sure youll have another biopsy to confirm. If you can, get an MRI also so you know exactly what youre dealing with. Like you, mine also all came about by an itchy flaky nipple - I too had pagets. Turned out I had 3 tumours in my breast, and one was directly behind the nipple to the point it was affecting the nipple skin, hence the itchy/flakiness. I had a mastectomy with 6 lymph nodes removed and 3 were positive. After chemo, I had a lymph node dissection (9 more removed) and two were still positive. Then I had radiation. I'm almost 5 years out now and doing great. You are going to be just fine too...Wishing you all the best and sending tons of great big unicorn hugs your way! 💕🦄🩷

July 15, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

Mammary carcinoma is a general term for breast cancer. Here are some specific types of breast cancer mentioned in the context:

Types of Breast Cancer:
1. Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS)
- Begins in the milk ducts and has not yet spread.
- Easy to treat but can lead to invasive ductal carcinoma if not treated.

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Mammary carcinoma is a general term for breast cancer. Here are some specific types of breast cancer mentioned in the context:

Types of Breast Cancer:
1. Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS)
- Begins in the milk ducts and has not yet spread.
- Easy to treat but can lead to invasive ductal carcinoma if not treated.

2. Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC)
- Accounts for 80% of breast cancers.
- Begins in the milk duct but has spread outside the duct into other tissues.
- Subtypes include:
- Tubular Carcinoma: Slow-growing, not aggressive.
- Medullary Carcinoma: Soft, fleshy tumor, does not usually spread outside the breast.
- Mucinous (Colloid) Carcinoma: Cancer cells float in mucus-like fluid, responds well to treatment.
- Papillary Carcinoma: Small projections shaped like fingers, common in postmenopausal women.
- Cribriform Carcinoma: Grows in connective tissue between ducts and lobes in nest-shaped masses.
- Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma: Rare, responds well to treatment.

3. Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (LCIS)
- Collection of abnormal cells in the milk-producing cells.
- Indicates a higher risk for developing invasive breast cancer later on.

4. Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (ILC)
- Accounts for about 10% of invasive breast cancers.
- Begins in the lobule of the breast but has spread beyond the cells of the lobe into other tissues.

5. Paget's Disease of the Breast
- Causes an eczema-like appearance to the nipple and areola.
- Nearly all women with Paget’s disease of the nipple also have cancer deeper in the breast tissues.

Key Points:
- Carcinoma: A type of malignant cancer arising from epithelial cells.
- IDC: Most common type of breast cancer, also seen in men.
- Symptoms: Changes in breast appearance, nipple discharge, pain, etc.
- Diagnosis: May involve diagnostic mammograms, ultrasounds, or MRIs.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the provided context links.

July 9, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

You will be surprised at how strong you become when going through all this. I didn’t break down until I rang the bell after radiation. I didn’t think it would happen but my sister went with me on my last treatment and all it took was looking at her and I went to my knees. All the girls that had been working with me during this time of course ran to me and lifted me up. It was like being lifted by angels. I will never forget it. They even told me that I was one of the most strongest though all I had been through. I never expected my reaction but all I knew was I had to just do it. Praying helped me and a lot of determination. You will get there I promise. Remember also we always have each other! God bless!

July 16, 2023

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