Intraductal papilloma is a small, noncancerous (benign)
Intraductal papilloma occurs most often in women ages 35 - 55. The causes and risk factors are unknown.
There is a spectrum of changes in the breast tissue from normal tissue to breast cancer; it goes something like this: Normal ductal... Read more »
When you hear the words “breast cancer,” what’s your first impression (besides dread)? Do you picture your mother, sister, or... Read more »
Illustration: Dash Shaw This is the part of the story that gets interesting -- and the part that is hardest to write because it is here... Read more »
Do you know what breast cancer recurrence is? How about what the most common type of breast cancer?We've added a new page on Types of... Read more »
Imagine this situation. (Actually, I’ll bet many of you have been here, so it’s more remembering than imagining.) You’re in a group... Read more »
Q. I’ve just been diagnosed with breast cancer. The doctor tells me it’s DCIS. What does that mean?A. Congratulations! Seems strange to say that... Read more »
Before you start reading, take this helpful quiz on infiltrating/invasive ductal carcinoma as a preview to this FAQ. Q. I’ve learned I have IDC,... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Ductal lavage (pronounced DUCK-tull la-VAHG) is a newer technique used to detect pre-cancerous and cancerous breast cell changes in women who are at... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is the most common type of non-invasive breast cancer. Ductal means that the cancer starts inside the milk ducts,... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Recurrent Ductal Carcinoma is a recurrence of a certain form of breast cancer - ductal carcinoma - after initial treatment for the disease.There are... Read more »