BREAST CANCER

Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is one of the major disease that is increasing day by day. Majority of the women face this problem and results in breast cancer. There are different categories of breast cancer but, if it is rectified timely, appropriate solutions are also available (Buchholz, 2009, pp.63).Below mentioned is a case of 69 year old woman having breast cancer.

1. What are the histological features associated with breast cancer cells that can be seen under light microscopy? Hint: what does the nucleus look like? Histology is the study of tissues under the light microscope to rectify the actual problem. Breast cancer, one of a prevalent disease is now been treated from the initial level in order to eliminate it from roots. Histological features of breast cancer cells can be easily seen under light microscopy, and actual problem can be rectify. 69 year old woman having large breast lump will be having receptors on the surface and same receptors can be found in the cytoplasm as well as in the nucleus (Belletti, et.al, 2008, pp.89).

2. What are the differences between normal breast tissue and the tissue of ductal carcinoma under the microscope? Differences between normal breast tissue and ductal carcinoma tissue are vivid and clear. Normal breast tissues are made up of stroma, ducts and lobules. Tissues of ductal carcinoma are almost dead, and samples are taken in order to identify the seriousness. When there is no blood supply, tissues look like faded and dead. Normal breast and cancerous breast can easily be differentiated. Breast cancer tissues depict the results, and thus breast looks red, and damaged. Whereas, normal breast having favourable condition tissues look healthy (Florescu, et.al, 2011, pp.9).3. Are there any special stains that can be used to look at the breast cancer tissue, that are useful to ...