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What are the different stages of breast cancer?
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anonymous
Stage 3C Patient
Hi,
There are 0-4 stages, but there are variations within each of these stages. Here's a good explanation:
http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/diagnosis/staging.jsp
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anonymous
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Stage 0 to stage 4
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Are grade and stage of cancer the same?
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anonymous
Family Member or Loved One
From what I know, the stage refers to how much the tumor has spread, while the grade refers to how abnormal the cancer cells are. So you could have a smaller tumor that has not really spread, like in Stage I, but it could be made up of aggressive, more abnormal cells, which would give it a...
1 comment 0From what I know, the stage refers to how much the tumor has spread, while the grade refers to how abnormal the cancer cells are. So you could have a smaller tumor that has not really spread, like in Stage I, but it could be made up of aggressive, more abnormal cells, which would give it a higher grade.
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How many types of Breast Cancers are there? I'm also wondering if Inflammatory Breast Cancer is the worst one you can get?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2007
You also wanted to know how many types of breast cancer...Types of Breast Cancer
Ductal Carcinoma In-Situ (DCIS)
DCIS is a type of early breast cancer confined to the inside of the ductal system.Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma (IDC)
IDC is the most common type of breast cancer representing 78%...Comment 0You also wanted to know how many types of breast cancer...Types of Breast Cancer
Ductal Carcinoma In-Situ (DCIS)
DCIS is a type of early breast cancer confined to the inside of the ductal system.Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma (IDC)
IDC is the most common type of breast cancer representing 78% of all malignancies. These lesions appear as stellate (star like) or well-circumscribed (rounded) areas on mammograms. The stellate lesions generally have a poorer prognosis.Medullary Carcinoma
Medullary carcinoma accounts for 15% of all breast cancer types. It most frequently occurs in women in their late 40s and 50s, presenting with cells that resemble the medulla (gray matter) of the brain.Infiltrating Lobular Carcinoma (ILC)
Infiltrating lobular carcinoma is a type of breast cancer that usually appears as a subtle thickening in the upper-outer quadrant of the breast. This breast cancer type represents 5% of all diagnosis. Often positive for estrogen and progesterone receptors, these tumors respond well to hormone therapy.Tubular Carcinoma
Making up about 2% of all breast cancer diagnosis, tubular carcinoma cells have a distinctive tubular structure when viewed under a microscope. Typically this type of breast cancer is found in women aged 50 and above. It has an excellent 10-year survival rate of 95%.Mucinous Carcinoma (Colloid)
Mucinous carcinoma represents approximately 1% to 2% of all breast carcinoma. This type of breast cancer's main differentiating features are mucus production and cells that are poorly defined. It also has a favorable prognosis in most cases.Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC)
Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare and very aggressive type of breast cancer that causes the lymph vessels in the skin of the breast to become blocked. This type of breast cancer is called "inflammatory" because the breast often looks swollen and red, or "inflamed". IBC accounts for 1% to 5% of all breast cancer cases in the United States.
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Any type of breast cancer has the chances of containing aggressive cells. When diagnosed with breast cancer, there is the ability to look at individual cells and grade them for their aggressiveness. So many factors go into staging and grading breast cancer and then the treatment is...
Comment 0Any type of breast cancer has the chances of containing aggressive cells. When diagnosed with breast cancer, there is the ability to look at individual cells and grade them for their aggressiveness. So many factors go into staging and grading breast cancer and then the treatment is individualized for the patient. Inflammatory breast cancer has the chances of being one of the more aggressive types but it is also one of the more rare diagnosed.
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How do they diagnose a stage?
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Should you tell your 10 year old daughter if you've been diagnosed with stage 0 (DCIS) breast cancer?
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Yes, let her be a part of your journey. It will build your relationship and she will grow up understanding why early detection is so important.
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Yes you should... my 10
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Should you tell people when you have stage 0?
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I say YES, because you are a great example of why early detection is so important! :)
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anonymous
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I agree you should tell, I did. I am also stage 0
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Just diagnoised with DCIS, stage 0, grade 1. Had a lumpectomy with clean margins. Not sure about radiation treatment. Do I need it?
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I was diagnosed dcis, stage 0, grade 2 and 3. Lumpectomy done and also had clear margins. My doctors have recommended radiation, and I began treatments last week. I also began taking Tamoxifen. I wish you well in your decision. my thought was fight it now, and hopefully I will never have to deal...
1 comment 6I was diagnosed dcis, stage 0, grade 2 and 3. Lumpectomy done and also had clear margins. My doctors have recommended radiation, and I began treatments last week. I also began taking Tamoxifen. I wish you well in your decision. my thought was fight it now, and hopefully I will never have to deal with this again.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
That's a question for your doctor. You should get your doctor's opinion. My mom had the same thing, though, about 5 years ago. I think she opted out of radiation, but again, you have to get some second opinions. I think they (doctors) do radiation after a lumpectomy because they want to make...
Comment 2That's a question for your doctor. You should get your doctor's opinion. My mom had the same thing, though, about 5 years ago. I think she opted out of radiation, but again, you have to get some second opinions. I think they (doctors) do radiation after a lumpectomy because they want to make sure they got all the abnormal cells, so nothing has a chance to spread later.
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I was diagnosed with stage 0 DCIS. I had a single left mastectomy on 11/8/11. I am so scared it is going to happen on the other side. I started on tomaxifin to help reduce my risk. Does anyone know what the chances are it can happen on the other side?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2011
I had stage 0 DCIS. I opted for a double mastectomy. I am 47 and did not want to spend the rest of my life worrying about getting it in my other breast. When the final pathology report came back after my mastectomy they found abnormal cells in the other breast. So for me I made the best decision....
Comment 1I had stage 0 DCIS. I opted for a double mastectomy. I am 47 and did not want to spend the rest of my life worrying about getting it in my other breast. When the final pathology report came back after my mastectomy they found abnormal cells in the other breast. So for me I made the best decision. Best of luck to you.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2003
I am like Donna had ductal carcinoma in situ 2003 had bilateral subcutaneous mastectomies they did find abnormal cells in other breast. 2008 had a reoccurrence on incisional line on affected breast. Again caught early had further bilateral simple mastectomies with negative lymph nodes. There is...
Comment 1I am like Donna had ductal carcinoma in situ 2003 had bilateral subcutaneous mastectomies they did find abnormal cells in other breast. 2008 had a reoccurrence on incisional line on affected breast. Again caught early had further bilateral simple mastectomies with negative lymph nodes. There is no perfect treatment or "cure" for breast cancer even with mastectomies it us impossible to get all the breast tissue out unless they go back to the radical mastectomies of the old days. Main thing is to be your own advocate make sure you continue to have mammograms or breast ultrasounds. Early detection saves lifes. We all have in the back of our minds the "what if it comes back" thought. Even those that are 20 and 30 year survivors. Remember you are a survivor, and always try to stay positive. Don't let the negative thoughts interfere in a productive happy life. I always say no matter what there is something to be thankful for every day take care
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I have stage 1 BC Ductal Carcinoma invasive on my right breast, I am considering bilateral Mastectomy, I had stage 0 noninvasive cancer in the left breast when I was 39 years old.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2003
I survived stage 3B invasive ductile 2002. I was so overwhelmed by the treatments chemo, surgery, radiation, chemo, I never planned for further or complimentary repair. I walked around with one boob for 7 years. I once planned on repair of my R breast but there were few options for my very deep...
Comment 0I survived stage 3B invasive ductile 2002. I was so overwhelmed by the treatments chemo, surgery, radiation, chemo, I never planned for further or complimentary repair. I walked around with one boob for 7 years. I once planned on repair of my R breast but there were few options for my very deep mastectomy scar. The repair in conjunction with problems with lymphedema were scary. I chose not to do reconstruction and, because I was tired of one boob (not a very nice looking one at that) I just had it removed. Now I don't have to worry about prosthetic, uncomfortable bras or further chance of reoccurred. Yippeee. My choice was easy and such a relief.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2007
I think a choice of bilateral mastectomy is absolutely worth consideration. It is something to discuss with your oncologist and surgeon. Since you have had a history of BC in your left breast, it is probably the best decision to have a bilateral mastectomy. You can also talk about the...
Comment 0I think a choice of bilateral mastectomy is absolutely worth consideration. It is something to discuss with your oncologist and surgeon. Since you have had a history of BC in your left breast, it is probably the best decision to have a bilateral mastectomy. You can also talk about the possibility of reconstruction too. I had a mastectomy in 2006 and wear a prosthesis which is quite comfortable. In fact, to me, it is so comfy, it feels normal! I It is a personal choice women have to make for themselves. Please keep in contact with us, we care about everybody going through this journey. Take care, and blessings to you.
Sharon
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What are the recurrence rates for stage 1 breast cancer (treatment with partial mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation)?
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Everyone is different, everyone's cancer is different.
Doctors tell me that my stage 1 high grade invasive ductal carcinoma with lumpectomy chemo radiation has an extremely high CURE rate, meaning I will die from some other issue when I am good and really really old, but not from this...
Comment 0Everyone is different, everyone's cancer is different.
Doctors tell me that my stage 1 high grade invasive ductal carcinoma with lumpectomy chemo radiation has an extremely high CURE rate, meaning I will die from some other issue when I am good and really really old, but not from this breast cancer. That does not mean, however, that I won't get a new and different cancer at some point in my life.
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