Types of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a complex and complicated disease. Each subtype presents its own unique hurdles. Understanding your specific type of breast cancer is essential, as it empowers you to make the most informed and effective treatment choices. These decisions don’t just impact your treatment, they will also affect your reconstruction options. By carefully considering both your treatment and reconstruction choices together, you can create a comprehensive plan that best supports your health, well-being and your ultimate reconstruction desires.
BCA is here to empower and support you every step of the way, giving you the tools you need to make informed decisions for yourself. We have simplified the process by providing a single resource, our website, with information on screenings, types of breast cancers & sub types, and all the treatment options we know of: Standard of Care, Off-label and Alternative Treatments, Combination Treatments, physician and supplement recommendations – and mental health support all in one place – at your fingertips! You have enough on your plate without adding endless hours of research looking for understanding of your breast cancer and the best treatment & reconstruction options. All of our pages have links to the next logical pages.
BCA empowers women with knowledge to make informed decisions for themselves! Below are links explaining the most common types of breast cancers and closely related breast diseases:
- Ductal Carcinoma (includes both in Situ (DCIS ) & Invasive (IDC)
- Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (ILC)
- Triple Negative (TNBC)
- HER2 + (Positive)
- Paget’s Disease
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC)
- Phyllodes Tumors
- Male Breast Cancer
At BCA, we wholeheartedly recommend seeking out open-minded doctors who embrace cutting-edge research and breakthroughs in breast cancer treatments. These forward-thinking professionals will respect your self-advocacy and actively assist you in exploring and evaluating all available treatment options, including Off-Label, Alternative, and Combination treatments.
Doctors with this mindset will honor your treatment boundaries and adapt surveillance plans to fit your life, whether that means more or fewer scans and blood tests. You deserve the best medical care from doctors who value your intelligence and input in your own breast cancer treatment. We believe this approach is essential for your successful treatment and ultimate healing. ex
Emotional Support
Breast Cancer is a devistating disease. Don’t try and go it alone. There are hundreds of support groups online and most communities have in person groups as well.
And BCA is here for you with Duality – a 24/7 peer-2-peer anonymous, nonjudgmental support App that is NOT counseling, where people know (and learn) how to be supportive and not give advice! Check out our Explainer Video and try the App for free!
References
- Breastcancer.org, types of breast cancer
- American Cancer Society, types of breast cancer
- Cancer Treatment Centers of America, types of breast cancer