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Did you know there are different types of breast cancer ?
Millions of women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year . According to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation , more than 2.3 million women across the globe were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020 . The BCRF also said breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women in 140 of 184 countries worldwide .
Breast cancer statistics can give the impression each of the millions of women diagnosed with the disease is fighting the same battle , but breast cancer is something of an umbrella term . In fact , there are various types of breast cancer including ductal carcinoma in situ , invasive ductal carcinoma , inflammatory breast cancer and metastatic breast cancer . Learning about each type of breast cancer can help women and their families gain a greater understanding of this disease .
Ductal carcinoma in situ
DCIS is a noninvasive cancer that is diagnosed when abnormal cells have been found in the lining of the breast milk duct . The National Breast Cancer Foundation said DCIS is a highly treatable cancer . That ’ s because it hasn ’ t spread beyond the milk duct into any surrounding breast tissue . The American Cancer Society said roughly 20 % of new breast cancer cases are instances of DCIS .
Invasive ductal carcinoma
IDC is the most common type of breast cancer . The NBCF said between 70-80 % of all breast cancer diagnoses are instances of IDC . An IDC diagnosis means cancer began growing in the milk ducts but has since spread into
Women diagnosed with breast cancer may each face a different battle , as there are many different types of the disease .
File other parts of the breast tissue . This is why IDC is characterized as invasive . Though IDC can affect people , including men , of any age , the ACS said the majority of IDC cases are in women age 55 and older .
Inflammatory breast cancer
The NBCF described IBC as an aggressive and fast-growing breast cancer .
Breastcancer . org said IBC is rare , as data from the ACS indicates only about 1 % of all breast cancers in the United States are inflammatory breast cancers . Many breast cancers begin with the formation of a lump , but Breastcancer . org said IBC usually begins with reddening and swelling of the breast , and symptoms can worsen
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Metastatic breast cancer
Metastatic breast cancer may be referred to as stage IV breast cancer . When a woman is diagnosed with metastatic
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