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Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC)
What is it?
Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) is the most common type of breast cancer. It begins in the milk ducts of the breast and then spreads to surrounding tissue. If left untreated, it can metastasize to other parts of the body.
What are the symptoms?
A lump or mass in the breast
Pain or tenderness in the breast or nipple
Changes in breast shape or size
Skin dimpling over the breast
Unexplained nipple discharge
What else could it be? (Differential diagnosis)
Fibrocystic breast changes
Benign breast tumors
Inflammatory breast disease
Mastitis (breast infection)
What are the aggravating factors?
Family history of breast cancer
Inherited genetic mutations (e.g., BRCA1, BRCA2)
Hormonal factors (e.g., estrogen exposure)
Older age
Personal history of breast cancer
What types of food are helpful?
Antioxidant-rich foods: Fruits and vegetables (especially cruciferous vegetables like broccoli).
Healthy fats: Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish may help reduce inflammation.
High-fiber foods: To support digestion and overall health.
Sample Recipe: Salmon and Kale Salad
Ingredients: Salmon, kale, olive oil, lemon, almonds.
Directions: Grill salmon, then serve over fresh kale with a drizzle of olive oil, lemon, and chopped almonds.
What are the traditional treatments?
Surgery: Removal of the tumor or affected breast tissue (lumpectomy or mastectomy).
Radiation therapy: To kill remaining cancer cells.
Chemotherapy: To shrink tumors and prevent cancer from spreading.
Hormone therapy: If the cancer is hormone receptor-positive.
Targeted therapy: For HER2-positive cancers.
What are the natural and alternative treatments?
Turmeric: Contains curcumin, which may have anti-cancer properties.
Green tea: Some studies suggest it may have cancer-fighting properties.
Vitamin D: Adequate levels may reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence.
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