In invasive cribriform carcinoma, the cancer cells invade the stroma (connective tissues of the breast) in nestlike formations between the ducts and lobules. Within the tumor, there are distinctive holes in between the cancer cells, making it look something like Swiss cheese. Invasive cribriform carcinoma is usually low grade, meaning that its cells look and behave somewhat like normal, healthy breast cells. In about 5-6% of invasive breast cancers, some portion of the tumor can be considered...
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A large part of the initial consultation with your oncologists (surgeon, radiation oncologist, and medical oncologist) is spent discussing... Read more »
Q. I’ve been diagnosed with DCIS, and after my lumpectomy I’ll be having radiation. What does radiation do, exactly?A. Radiation... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Ductal Carcinoma in Situ of the Breast
What is the nuclear-grade of my DCIS (high, low, or intermediate)? What type of surgery do you recommend for my type of DCIS and why? What are the... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Ductal Carcinoma in Situ of the Breast
The female breast is made up of glands that produce and release milk after childbirth. The glands that make the milk are called lobules and the tubes... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Ductal Carcinoma in Situ of the Breast
Goals of Treatment for Ductal Carcinoma in SituIf ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is left untreated, the cells may invade the surrounding breast... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Ductal Carcinoma in Situ of the Breast
Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Definition of TermsThe National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) defines... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Ductal Carcinoma in Situ of the Breast
The diagnosis of any type of cancer is a frightening, life-altering event for both the patient and their family. The potential for a diminished... Read more »