Recurrent Ductal Carcinoma is a recurrence of a certain form of
There are several ways in which
Most commonly, it can come back in the area of the original cancer. If there has been a wide incision and radiation, it can come back in the breast itself. In this case, it is viewed not as a spread but as leftover cancer inadequately treated in the...
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 »
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 »
When you hear the words “breast cancer,” what’s your first impression (besides dread)? Do you picture your mother, sister, or... 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 »
Q. I’ve heard of women with DCIS and IDC, but I just found out I have ILC. What’s that?A. ILC–infiltrating lobular carcinoma–is similar to... 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 »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Invasive ductal carcinomaLarger Version Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC), sometimes called infiltrating ductal carcinoma, is the most common type of... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
There are some types of invasive ductal carcinoma that happen less commonly than others. In these cancers, the cells can look and behave somewhat... Read more »