Secretory Carcinoma is a rare type of cancer that most commonly develops in the breast or salivary glands, but it can occasionally occur in other parts of the body. It is defined by a specific genetic change called the ETV6–NTRK3 gene fusion. This fusion happens when two separate genes join together abnormally, causing cells to grow uncontrollably and form a tumour.
This cancer was previously called “mammary analogue secretory carcinoma” when found in salivary glands because it closely resembles a rare breast cancer under the microscope. Today, doctors classify it based on its genetic feature rather than just its location.
Many sufferers of Secretory Carcinoma struggle because they feel that their disease doesn’t have the same level of awareness as more common cancers. Without a Ribbon is an Australian non-profit organisation that believes that rare cancers should never go unnoticed. We aim to provide a detailed set of resources and information for anyone suffering from cancers such as Secretory Carcinoma. We have recently created an Secretory Carcinoma resource page to help sufferers understand their disease. It covers the symptoms, available treatments and other important information.
We hope that this resource page will help you or a friend/family member to learn about their illness and aid them through their battle with the disease.
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Click the link below to read our resource page on Secretory Carcinoma: