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- 01/04/2021
How do cancers start?
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Cancer develops when the body's normal control mechanism stops working. Old cells do not die and instead grow out of control, forming new, abnormal cells.
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What is Cancer?
- Cancer is a disease where cells grow uncontrollably, forming tumors or spreading through the body.
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How Normal Cells Work
- Normal cells grow, divide, and die in a regulated manner, maintaining healthy tissue function.
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What Goes Wrong in Cancer
- DNA changes can disrupt normal cell regulation, leading to uncontrolled growth and tumor formation.
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Causes of These Changes
- Factors like smoking, radiation, infections, and genetic mutations can damage DNA, increasing cancer risk.
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Development Process
- Cancer typically develops over time, requiring multiple genetic changes before becoming detectable.
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Importance of Early Detection
- Understanding cancer's origins aids in early diagnosis and treatment, improving outcomes.
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When to Consult a Specialist
- See an oncologist if you have symptoms or risk factors for cancer for timely evaluation and management.
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View allIs a single swollen and painful lymph node something to worry about could it be a sign of cancer? And if it is, can they just remove that one lymph node with surgery or do they have to take out more?
Single swollen lymph nodes often resolve with infection. If persistent, hard, or growing, FNAC or biopsy may be required. If cancerous, surgery may need to remove more than just one node.
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My mom just had an excision biopsy where they removed a lump, and the report says it's invasive duct carcinoma with an extensive in situ duct carcinoma component. They mentioned the resection margins are clear and the closest margin is 5mm from the tumor. They suggested clinicoradiological and surgical correlation. Can you explain what stage her cancer is at and how serious this is? I'm really worried about the treatment how safe are radiation and chemo given her age, and what side effects should we expect? Is it okay to combine Ayurvedic medicine with her treatment? What are the chances of a full recovery at this stage, and what's the usual process from here?
The pathology report indicates that your mom has breast cancer, specifically invasive ductal carcinoma with an extensive in situ ductal carcinoma component. The "clear margins" suggest that the surgery successfully removed all visible cancer cells, with the closest margin being 5mm away. This stage of breast cancer is generally considered early, with a good prognosis, particularly with clear margins and a good response to treatment.
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How long does chemo take to shrink a tumor?
Chemotherapy is often given for a specific time, such as 6 months or a year. Or you might receive chemotherapy for as long as it works.
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