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Gigglz - 27 Jan 2005 22:34 GMT

I was hoping I could get some help in here.

My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer today.

It is Intracystic Papilloma Carcinoma. The cyst was about 1/2" long
when they did the needle biopsy yesterday.

I've been trying to read on line about it, and everything I find is
very hard to understand!! Can anyone recommend a good website or can
anyone tell me anything about this type of breast cancer? I
understand it is rare, but is it aggressive?

Anything you could tell me would be appreciated!

Thank you so much!!!

Gigglz

p.s. Feel free to email me at:

Frekklz@hotmail.com

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Tim Jackson - 27 Jan 2005 23:24 GMT

> I was hoping I could get some help in here.
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> Frekklz@hotmail.com

Well, now you are asking! This is a rare form of cancer, and there
isn't much information available in layman's language. I did a Google
search and from what I see it appears to be similar to DCIS - ductal
carcinoma in-situ, but the microscopic structure is different. Like DCIS
it has a very good prognosis, as in this form the cancer cannot have
spread to other parts.

So if you look up DCIS in one of the regular references (see our FAQ at
www.cancersupporters.com for a list) you should get an idea of what to
expect by way of treatment.

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Gigglz - 28 Jan 2005 00:20 GMT

>> I was hoping I could get some help in here.
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>www.cancersupporters.com for a list) you should get an idea of what to
>expect by way of treatment.

Thank you VERY much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you think there is a risk that when they penetrate the cyst for the
core needle biopsy...is there reason to be concerned that the cancer
cells can then be spread into the healthy tissue outside of the cyst?
Because it was contained inside the cyst, and now it has been
punctured for the biopsy. :-(

Thanks again!!!

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Tim Jackson - 28 Jan 2005 08:54 GMT

> Do you think there is a risk that when they penetrate the cyst for the
> core needle biopsy...is there reason to be concerned that the cancer
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> Thanks again!!!

One might think so, but research shows that this isn't a problem.
Statistically biopsy doesn't increase the incidence of recurrence.
For cancers to become metastatic takes more than just mechanical escape,
there have to be cellular changes too.

Tim

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Gigglz - 01 Feb 2005 06:10 GMT

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In reference to my post below, I just wanted to thank you for your
replies and emails.

My mother will have a lumpectomy on Friday along with the necessary
lymph node biopsies. This will be followed up with five weeks of
radiation therapy (once per day). This is providing the lymph nodes
are cancer-free and there is no more cancer once they get inside.

I sincerely appreciate your help!

Hugs,

Gigglz

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Mary Fisher - 01 Feb 2005 17:26 GMT

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> I sincerely appreciate your help!

That's nice - but don't go away! let us know what happens, whatever it is.
You're part of us now :-)

Mary

> Hugs,
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> Gigglz

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Gigglz - 01 Feb 2005 22:38 GMT

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>> I sincerely appreciate your help!

>That's nice - but don't go away! let us know what happens, whatever it is.
>You're part of us now :-)
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>Mary

Thank you, Mary :-)
I may just hang out on occasion! I appreciate your kindness!!
I certainly will let you know how it turns out. I'm hoping the nodes
are cancer-free :-\

Take care,

Gigglz

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