Invasive (or infiltrating) ductal carcinoma (IDC) is the most common type of breast cancer. About 80% of all breast cancers are invasive ductal carcinomas. Invasive ductal carcinoma refers to cancer that has br
Earlier research has shown that parabens (a preservative used in deodorants) can build up in breast tissues. However, this study did not show that parabens cause breast cancer or find a link between parabens (which many other products contain) and deodorant use. There is currently no strong s...
Doctors usually wait 10 years for estrogen-driven breast cancer. However, most cancer patients remain under their doctors’ care for many years after that – often for the rest of their lives – to periodically test for any indication that the cancer has returned. ...
Bone cancer is when cells in your bones grow out of control. Usually, when you have bone cancer, it comes from another cancer that has spread to your bones or metastatic bone cancer. But sometimes, the cancer cells start in your bones. In that case, it's called primary bone cancer. Pr...
N (nodes).Has the cancer spread to nearby lymph nodes? N0 means the cancer hasn't spread to lymph nodes. N1-N3 is a progression for how far the cancer has spread, with N3 being the biggest spread. M (metastasis).Has the cancer metastasized (spread) to distant organs, like the lungs...
Pancreatic cancer can cause the liver to become enlarged, especially if the cancer has metastasized. The gallbladder is usually the more evident sign of pancreatic cancer. If enlarged, it can be felt during an exam and seen in imaging studies. When the cancer blocks a bile duct, the fluid ...
If prostate cancer has alreadymetastasizedto the bones and spine, it can result in additional symptoms. Symptoms of late-stage cancer include painful ejaculation, persistent pain that feels like it originates in the bones, increased frequency of fractures and breaks, swelling in your legs and pelvi...
Staging in breast cancer is based on the size of the tumor, which parts of the breast are involved, how many and which lymph nodes are affected, and whether cancer has metastasized to another part of the body. Physicians may refer to cancers as invasive if they spread to other tissues. ...
What Is Metastasized Cancer? Metastatic cancer retains the name of the primary cancer. For example, bladder cancer that metastasizes to the liver is not liver cancer. It is called metastatic bladder cancer. Metastasis is significant because it helps determine the staging and treatment. Some types ...
(a resectoscope) into the urethra through the penis. The resectoscope is similar to a cystoscope but has a small instrument that is connected to an electrical current, which allows theurologistto resect (cut away) the prostate tissue that is bulging into the urethra under direct visualization...