Is Metaplastic Breast Cancer Aggressive?

Metaplastic breast cancer (MpBC) is a rare and aggressive malignancy that accounts for 0.2–5% of all breast cancers, and as such, MpBC carries the worst prognosis in comparison to other breast cancer types and plays a significant role in global breast cancer mortality [1].

How fast does metaplastic breast cancer grow?

Metaplastic breast cancer recurs more often and more quickly compared to IDC and LDC. It has a peak recurrence rate of 18 months to 3-5 years after treatment.

Where does metaplastic breast cancer spread?

Metaplastic Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Like invasive ductal cancer, metaplastic breast cancer begins in the milk duct of the breast before spreading to the tissue around the duct.

Chloe Bennett

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