Carcinoma Duct Breast Cancer

AGE= 58

2 Sons
No one had cancer in family.

Just had routine body check up & cancer check up.

In Mammography they took about 5 x-ray saying they are suspecting cancer.

Had biopsy.

They are saying it is carcinoma duct cancer.

Doctor said it

[CCF-RN,MSN-JS]

Dear Shahworld:  Ductal carcinoma In Situ (or DCIS) is a breast cancer where the cancerous cells are contained within the wall of the duct of the breast.  If the cancer cells have invaded the wall of the duct this would be referred to as invasive ductal carcinoma.  This makes a difference regarding treatment.  Several factors are taken into account before determining the recommendations for treatment for example, the size of the tumor, the stage of cancer, whether or not cancer is found in lymph nodes, whether the tumor is responsive to estrogen or not.  You ask several good questions which would be best answered by your surgeon who has the benefit of your specific information.   You may also benefit from consultation with a medical oncologist regarding recommendations for treatment after surgery.