In general, there are five treatment options, and most treatment plans include a combination of the following: surgery, radiation, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapies. Some are local, targeting just the area around the tumor. Others are systemic, targeting your whole body with cancer fighting agents.
Finding the right team, one that consists of professionals with whom you are comfortable, makes a big difference in how your…
Before selecting your treatment plan, you should first understand the difference between standard treatment and clinical trials. Breast..
The most common form of treatment for breast cancer is surgery. This involves removing the tumor and nearby margins. Surgical options may..
Chemotherapy is a treatment method that uses a combination of drugs to either destroy cancer cells or slow down the growth of cancer cells.
Radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy) uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells. It affects cells only in the part of the body that..
Hormones like estrogen and progesterone are chemicals produced by glands in the body. Normally, these hormones help regulate body..
In addition to chemotherapy and hormone therapy, there are newer, more effective treatments that can attack specific…
Eating well may actually help you feel better and have more energy. Sometimes, especially during or soon after treatment, you may not…
You’ll need regular check-ups after treatment for breast cancer. Check-ups help ensure that any changes in your health are noted and …
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