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What is Breast Cancer?
Leading specialists in Breast Cancer include: Oncology Specialist (cancer), Pathologist, Radiologist, Surgical Specialist

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What is Breast Cancer?
The most common type of invasive breast carcinoma, accounting for approximately 70% of breast carcinomas. The gross appearance is usually typical with an irregular stellate outline. Microscopically, randomly arranged epithelial elements are seen. When large sheets of malignant cells are present, necrosis may be seen. With adequate tissue sampling, in situ carcinoma can be demonstrated in association with the infiltrating carcinoma. The in situ component is nearly always ductal but occasionally may be lobular or both.
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The specialists listed below are some of the nation's best medical researchers and publishers on Breast Cancer. They've been identified as the MDs and DOs who have published the most and are considered Thought Leaders on Breast Cancer. For specialists in your area, just fill in the local box on the right side of this page.

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Surgeon
Kelly M.
McMasters

Louisville, KY
Highlights
  • Patients' Choice
  • Board certified
  • 3 star medical school
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2
Radiologist
Andrea F.
Abramson

New York, NY
Highlights
  • Board certified
  • 4 star hospital
  • Holds faculty appointment

3
Internist, Radiologist
Mark A.
Helvie

Ann Arbor, MI
Highlights
  • Board certified
  • 4 star hospital
  • 4 star medical school

4
Anatomic & Clinical Pathologist
Jean F.
Simpson

Nashville, TN
Highlights
  • Board certified
  • 4 star hospital
  • Holds faculty appointment

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What are the common names for Breast Cancer?
Breast Cancer (Breast Ductal Carcinoma)
  Breast Cancer (Breast Ductal Carcinoma)
  Breast Cancer (Breast Ductal Carcinoma)
  Carcinoma Ductal de Mama
  Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast
  Carcinoma, Infiltrating Duct
  Carcinoma, Invasive Ductal, Breast
  Carcinoma, Mammary Ductal
  Carcinomas, Infiltrating Duct
  Carcinomas, Mammary Ductal
  Infiltrating Ductal Adenocarcinoma
  Infiltrating Ductal Breast Carcinoma
  Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma of Breast
  Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma of the Breast
  Invasive Ductal Adenocarcinoma
  Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
  Invasive Ductal Carcinoma of Breast
  Invasive Ductal Carcinoma of the Breast
  Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Breast
  Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, NOS
  Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, NST
  Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, No Specific Type
  Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Not Otherwise Specified
  Mammary Ductal Carcinoma
  Mammary Ductal Carcinomas
  ductal invasive breast carcinoma
  infiltrating ductal carcinoma
  invasive ductal breast carcinoma
Breast Cancer
  Advanced Breast Cancer
  Breast Cancer
  Breast Cancer (Breast Neoplasm)
  Breast Cancer Clinical Trials
  Breast Cancer Detection Risk Assessment
  Breast Cancer Genetics
  Breast Cancer Prevention
  Breast Cancer in Elderly
  Breast Lumps
  Breast Malignancies
  Breast Mammosite Therapy
  Breast Neoplasm
  Breast Neoplasms
  Breast Radiological Oncology
  Breast Tumor
  Breast Tumors
  Breast cancer-multidisciplinary care
  Breast lung cancers
  Cancer of Breast
  Cancer of the breast
  Cancer sein
  Cancer, Breast
  Cancer-Breast
  Carcinoma, Human Mammary
  Carcinomas, Human Mammary
  Endocrine treatment of breast cancer
  Human Mammary Carcinoma
  Human Mammary Carcinomas
  Human Mammary Neoplasm
  Human Mammary Neoplasms
  Inflammatory Breast Cancer
  Invasive Breast Cancer
  MALIGN TUMOR I BROST
  Malignant Breast Neoplasm
  Malignant Breast Tumor
  Malignant Neoplasm of the Breast
  Malignant Tumor of Breast
  Malignant Tumor of the Breast
  Malignant neoplasm breast
  Malignant neoplasm of breast
  Malignant neoplasm of breast, unspecified
  Maligne neopl borsten
  Mammary Carcinoma, Human
  Mammary Carcinomas, Human
  Mammary Neoplasm, Human
  Mammary Neoplasms
  Mammary Neoplasms, Human
  NEOPLASM BREAST
  Neoplasia maligna da mama
  Neoplasia maligna de la mama
  Neoplasias de la Mama
  Neoplasie maligne della mammella
  Neoplasm of Breast
  Neoplasm of the Breast
  Neoplasm, Breast
  Neoplasm, Human Mammary
  Neoplasms, Breast
  Neoplasms, Human Mammary
  ONDARTET SVULST BRYSTER
  Ondartet svulst mamma
  RINTARAUHASEN PAHANLAATUINEN KASVAIN
  Tumor of Breast
  Tumor of the Breast
  Tumor, Breast
  Tumors, Breast
  UGATZ TUMORE GAIZTOA
  Women's Health women at high risk for breast cancer
  boesartige Neubildung der Mamma
  breast cancer palliative care
  breast cancer treatment prevention
  breast gynecologic malignancies
  breast lump
  breast neoplasm diagnosis
  cancer - breast
  malignus mell tumor
  mammary tumor
  maximizing breast cancer cures.
  sartan hashad
Breast Cancer (Lobular Carcinoma)
  Breast Cancer (Lobular Carcinoma)
  Breast Cancer (Lobular Carcinoma)
  Carcinoma Lobular
  Carcinoma, Lobular
  Carcinomas, Lobular
  Lobular Adenocarcinoma
  Lobular Carcinoma
  Lobular Carcinoma of Breast
  Lobular Carcinoma of the Breast
  Lobular Carcinomas
  lobular breast carcinoma


What is the definition of Breast Cancer?
The most common type of invasive breast carcinoma, accounting for approximately 70% of breast carcinomas. The gross appearance is usually typical with an irregular stellate outline. Microscopically, randomly arranged epithelial elements are seen. When large sheets of malignant cells are present, necrosis may be seen. With adequate tissue sampling, in situ carcinoma can be demonstrated in association with the infiltrating carcinoma. The in situ component is nearly always ductal but occasionally may be lobular or both.

What type of doctors treat Breast Cancer?
Oncology Specialist (cancer)

Medical Oncology
An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.

Pathologist

Anatomic Pathology
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease. To acknowledge the diverse activities in the practice of pathology and to accommodate the interests of individuals wanting to enter the field, the ABP offers primary certification through the following three routes: combined anatomic pathology and clinical pathology, anatomic pathology only and clinical pathology only. Primary certification in anatomic pathology or clinical pathology may be combined with some of the subspecialty certifications.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease. To acknowledge the diverse activities in the practice of pathology and to accommodate the interests of individuals wanting to enter the field, the ABP offers primary certification through the following three routes: combined anatomic pathology and clinical pathology, anatomic pathology only and clinical pathology only. Primary certification in anatomic pathology or clinical pathology may be combined with some of the subspecialty certifications.

Radiologist

Diagnostic Radiology
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Surgical Specialist

Surgery
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.


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