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What is Medullary Carcinoma of the Breast?
Arming yourself with essential information is one of your best defenses against a progressive disease.
Medullary carcinoma is an extremely rare subtype of invasive ductal carcinoma, accounting for about 3 to 5 percent of all breast cancer cases. Often, the cancer cells in medullary carcinoma are high-grade in appearance and low-grade in their behavior, meaning they look aggressive but do not act the part. This malignant disease does not grow quickly, and in most cases, does not spread beyond the breast to the lymph nodes.
Symptoms of Medullary Breast Cancer
Signs of medullary carcinoma, particularly of the breast, may include:
- A lump in the breast, which can be soft, fleshy, or firm to the touch with defined borders
- Swollenness of the breast
- Tenderness of the breast
- Redness of the breast, or occurrence of a rash
- Thickening of the breast skin
If you have persistent symptoms, speak with your doctor as soon as possible.
Risk Factors for Medullary Breast Cancer
The following increases a woman’s chances of developing medullary carcinoma:
- Personal and family history of breast cancers
- Being BRCA1 positive, a genetic condition
Having one or both of these risks does not mean you will get medullary carcinoma. However, speak with your doctor if you believe you are at an increased risk for breast cancer.
Tests for Medullary Carcinoma of the Breast
Early diagnosis is key to improving your medullary breast cancer prognosis and life expectancy. The general tests and procedures used to detect medullary carcinoma are:
- Physical examination of the breast
- Digital mammography
- Breast ultrasound
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
- Diagnostic surgery or biopsy
Why Choose Us for Medullary Breast Cancer Alternative Treatments?
Our cancer care team here at New Hope Unlimited is experienced in all types of breast cancers, including medullary carcinoma. We offer some of the most innovative, sophisticated treatments for breast cancers through our specialized center in New Mexico, where global cancer research intertwines with world-class patient care. Click here to learn more about our treatment strategy, which combines conventional and alternative cancer therapies.
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Patient SatisfactionOur Patient-Centric Medical Facilities
At New Hope Unlimited, we pride ourselves in providing superior comfort, cleanliness, and cancer care at our 8,000 square foot medical treatment center in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico. We worked with renowned architects and contractors to create the ideal space for recovery, which includes state-of-the-art lounge areas and spacious private in-rooms that assure the comfort of our patients and their loved ones.
To make our patients feel right at home, we equip each private ward with high-definition U.S. television, quality bedding, and high-speed internet connection. And with proper nutrition playing a vital role in cancer recovery, New Hope Unlimited also fulfills the dietary needs of each patient using fresh, organic produce to prepare breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners.
Comfort and cleanliness are also strictly implemented in our medical treatment rooms, which are equipped with the latest medical supplies and technology to provide the highest standard of care and treatment. Our medical center also has an in-house Hyperbaric Chamber, a well-established therapy for decompression sickness, exclusively available for our patients’ use.
Further, New Hope Unlimited has maintained its exceptional partnership with Hospital Migoo, a medical group composed of certified physicians and specialists committed to our patients’ care and well-being.
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FAQs
1. What specific treatments does New Hope Unlimited offer?
After evaluating your disease and general condition, we will customize a treatment plan specifically for your cancer case. Treatments may include hormone and oxidative therapy, among others. Click here for more information about our alternative medulla breast cancer treatments.
2. What should I know about medullary breast cancer survival rates?
The five-year survival rate for medullary carcinoma of the breast is anywhere between 89 to 95 percent. This means that five years after diagnosis, up to 95 percent of women with this disease are breast cancer survivors.
