Invasive Ductal Carcinoma breast cancer can be detected through a physical examination by a doctor. The physician may locate a small lump, this lump, however, is not usually noticeable. A mammography can also pin point if the patient has IDC cancer.
In mammography the detection of IDC is due to calcium specks known as
Microcalcifications created in old cancer cells. Cancer cells are shown as a group of the microcalcifications. If a physician notes something on your mammogram you may have a follow up with a biopsy.
There are two types of biopsies. One is fine needle aspiration biopsy which involves a hollow needle placed inside the breast allowing cells to be extracted and studied further. Core needle biopsy involves a larger needle being