Types of Breast Cancer and Treatment Methods

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. However, not all breast cancers share the same characteristics. Treatment methods and recovery times can vary depending on the type of breast cancer. Therefore, understanding the types of breast cancer is crucial at every stage, from early diagnosis to treatment.

Classification of Breast Cancer Types

Breast cancer is generally divided into two main groups: invasive (spreading) and non-invasive (not spreading) .

1. Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS)

✔️ It is an early and non-invasive form
✔️ It starts in the milk ducts and has not spread to surrounding tissues.
✔️ Treatment success with early diagnosis is close to 100%

2. Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (LCIS)

✔️ It starts in the lobules (mammary glands)
✔️ It is not a real cancer, but it increases the risk
✔️ Requires regular monitoring and checks

3. Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC)

✔️ It is the most common type ( 70–80% )
✔️ It starts in the milk ducts and spreads to the surrounding tissues.
✔️ Easily recognizable as a mass

4. Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (ILC)

✔️ It starts from the lobules and spreads to the surrounding tissues.
✔️ Less noticeable than IDC
✔️ It may not always be in the form of a hard lump

5. Inflammatory Breast Cancer

✔️ It is a rare but fast-growing species
✔️ It is characterized by redness, swelling and warmth on the skin.
✔️ It is usually noticed before the mass forms.

6. Paget's Disease (Nipple Cancer)

✔️ It starts with crusting, redness and sores on the nipple.
✔️ Often associated with underlying ductal carcinoma
✔️ If not detected early, it can progress.

7. Triple Negative Breast Cancer

✔️ Hormone receptors and HER2 protein are not found
✔️ It usually progresses more aggressively
✔️ Chemotherapy is applied, targeted treatment options are limited

8. HER2 Positive Breast Cancer

✔️ HER2 protein, which accelerates cell growth, is high
✔️ It can be aggressive
✔️ Can be treated with targeted drugs

Treatment According to Breast Cancer Types

Treatment may vary depending on the type and stage of cancer:

✔️ Surgery: Removal of the mass or the entire breast
✔️ Radiotherapy: Radiation therapy
✔️ Chemotherapy: Destroying cancer cells with medication
✔️ Hormone Therapy: In hormone receptor positive cancers
✔️ Targeted Therapy: With specific drugs in HER2 positive cases

The Importance of Early Diagnosis and Regular Checkups

✔️ Regular mammography
✔️ Manual inspection
✔️ Doctor check-ups

Early diagnosis is life-saving in breast cancer.

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