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What is Mucinous Carcinoma?
The journey toward complete remission begins with knowing essential information about your disease.
Mucinous carcinoma is an invasive cancer that arises in an internal organ that produces mucin — the primary ingredient of mucus. The abnormal cells inside this tumor hover in the mucin, and the mucin becomes a structural part of the tumor.
This rare disease can develop in any part of the body that produces mucin. However, mucinous carcinoma occurs more commonly in the breast. About 5 percent of all invasive breast cancers have mucinous carcinoma present. Mucinous carcinoma may also be called colloid carcinoma, which is a subtype of invasive ductal breast carcinoma. When associated with breast cancer, it usually starts in the milk ducts.
This malignant (cancerous) disease is either pure or mixed. “Pure” means that mucinous carcinoma cells are the only ones present. “Mixed” indicates that the mucinous carcinoma cells are co-existing with other cancer types.
Signs of Mucinous Carcinoma
A lump, mass, or tumor is the main symptom of mucinous carcinoma. When the breasts are affected, additional symptoms may include:
- Swelling of the breast
- Pain in the breast
- Retracted nipple
- Painful nipple
- Dimpled area on the breast’s skin
- Scales or redness on the breast’s skin
- Unusual discharge from the nipple
- Changes in the appearance of the breast or nipple
- Underarm lump
A common symptom in the case of mucinous carcinoma of the colon is blood in the stool. For mucinous carcinoma of the lung, the signs and symptoms are similar to lung cancer.
Causes of Mucinous Carcinoma
The exact cause of many types of carcinomas, including mucinous carcinoma, is unknown. However, there are several risk factors.
Because mucinous carcinoma can occur in any part of the body that produces mucus, the risk factors for a specific mucinous carcinoma largely depends on the area it affects. Common risk factors for carcinoma, in general, include:
- Increasing age
- Family history of cancer
- Exposure to carcinogens
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Unhealthy diet
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Breast density (specifically for breast cancer)
If you have risk factors for mucinous carcinoma, discuss prevention with your doctor.
Diagnostic Tests for Mucinous Carcinoma
Early diagnosis plays a significant role in improving your mucinous carcinoma prognosis. Tests to find cancer may include but are not limited to:
- Medical and physical exam
- Mammogram of the breast
- Breast ultrasound
- Magnetic resonance imaging scan
- Computerized axial tomography scan
- Positron emission tomography scan
- Biopsy (sample tissue removal)
Why Choose Us for Alternative Mucinous Carcinoma Treatments?
Here at New Hope Unlimited, we have witnessed cases of almost every type of cancer. Our treatment facility in New Mexico offers many more evidence-based treatments for malignant diseases, including mucinous carcinoma than most doctors in the United States. No matter your cancer stage, our licensed medical experts and alternative medicine specialists will provide the comprehensive care you need. Learn more about our treatment strategy here.
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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 type of treatments does New Hope offer?
Patients receive a 100 percent customized treatment plan based on their symptoms, cancer stage, previous treatments, general health, and several other health-related factors. For example, treatment may include (but are not limited to) nutrient supplementation and system enzyme therapy. Get more information on our mucinous carcinoma alternative treatments here.
2. Why does New Hope offer both orthodox and unorthodox treatments?
Conventional and alternative cancer solutions are more powerful together. We combine evidence-based cancer treatments from both sides of medicine to produce a comprehensive option that minimizes short- and long-term side effects, as well as improves quality of life.
