Brest Cancer
Symptoms
and Diagnosis
The
earlier breast cancer is found and diagnosed, the better
your chances of beating it. Breast self-exam should be part
of your monthly health care routine. If you're over 40 or
at a high risk for the disease, you should also have an
annual mammogram and physical exam by a doctor.
The
actual process of diagnosis can take weeks and involve many
different kinds of tests. Waiting for results can feel like
a lifetime. The uncertainty stinks. But once you understand
your own unique "big picture," you can make better
decisions. You and your doctors can formulate a treatment
plan tailored just for you.
In
the following pages of the Symptoms and Diagnosis section,
you can learn about:
* Understanding Breast Cancer
How breast cancer happens, how it progresses, the stages,
and a look at risk factors.
* Screening and Testing
The importance of screening and the tests used for screening
and treatment, including mammograms, ultrasound, MRI, CAT
scans, PET scans and more.
* Your Diagnosis
The characteristics of the cancer that might affect your
treatment plan, including size, stage, lymph node status,
hormone receptor status, and more.
* Your Pathology Report
A detailed, step-by-step explanation of what your pathology
report says and how this might affect your treatment options.
* DCIS — Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
Ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS, is the most common kind
of non-invasive breast cancer. Find out more about what
to expect from a diagnoisis of DCIS.
* LCIS — Lobular Carcinoma In Situ
Lobular carcinoma in situ, or LCIS, is generally considered
to be a pre-cancerous condition. Learn more about what this
means for your health outlook.
* IDC — Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
Invasive ductal carcinoma, or IDC, accounts for about 80%
of all breast cancers. Find out what to expect from IDC.
* ILC — Invasive Lobular Carcinoma
Invasive lobular carcinoma, or ILC, accounts for about 10%–15%
of all breast cancers.
* Recurrent and Metastatic Disease
Learn more about your options if the cancer comes back.
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The information on this page has been extracted from http://www.breastcancer.org/symptom.html.
