IDC - Invasive Ductal Carcinoma

Invasive ductal carcinoma, or IDC, accounts for about 80% of all breast cancers. Invasive means that it has "invaded" or spread to the surrounding tissues. It is ductal because the cancer began in the milk ducts—which are the "pipes" that bring milk from the lobules to the nipple. Carcinoma refers to any cancer that begins in the skin or other tissues that cover internal organs—such as breast tissue.

Invasive ductal carcinoma

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