By: Nicole Chien From: uclahealth.org The future of breast cancer care extends beyond treating the disease, itself, says Mediget Teshome, MD. Increasingly, the field is evolving toward a more personalized approach to treatment. “When we think about breast cancer management and how it’s evolved over the past several decades, a lot of it has been driven by a shift in …
Is Double Mastectomy the Right Choice for You?
BY: KATHY KATELLA From: yalemedicine.org Many younger women who are diagnosed with breast cancer consider having both breasts removed, even when doctors don’t recommend it. Here’s what you need to know to make an informed decision. Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis is overwhelming—the fear, anxiety, and uncertainty can feel unbearable. If you’re facing this situation, you might be wondering, “Should …
Integrative Approaches in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
By: Amanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP From: cancernursingtoday.com Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) remains a highly aggressive subtype with limited targeted treatment options. Oncology nurses care for patients who often face significant physical, emotional, and psychosocial challenges, including treatment-related side effects and psychological distress. In addition to pharmacologic management of these symptoms, nurses and patients frequently turn to integrative approaches …
Breast cancer, menopause and hormone replacement therapy
From: roswellpark.org When it comes to the risk of developing breast cancer, the use of synthetic estrogen by women experiencing menopause — especially for women who have already been treated for the disease — has been controversial for many years. In an effort to dispel myths and provide risk-versus-benefit guidance, gynecologic oncologist Nicole Gaulin, MD, and Sheheryar Kabraji, BMBCh, Chief …
Breast Cancer Treatment Options
From: healthline.com There are many different types of breast cancer. Some treatments target specific characteristics of cancer cells, so they only work on those particular cancers. Some treatments depend on how fast the cancer is growing and how far it has spread. Breast cancer treatment isn’t the same for everyone. Read on to learn more about breast cancer treatments and …
13 Questions to Ask Your Doctor If Your Breast Cancer Progresses
From: bezzybc.com Learning your breast cancer has grown or spread may leave you feeling overwhelmed. Knowing what questions to ask can help you make informed decisions that support your health. If you’ve just learned your cancer spread, you may have a million questions you can’t quite verbalize. Asking questions can help you get personalized insights into your diagnosis and treatment …
5 questions to ask a breast cancer surgeon
From: roswellpark.org What to learn about their experience, advanced options they provide and more — before deciding where to seek cancer care. If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, surgery will likely be a primary part of your treatment. You’ll want to choose a surgeon and cancer center with the tools and expertise to deliver the best outcomes for your …
Dr Nanda on the Evolution of Treatment For HER2-Low Breast Cancer
By: Rita Nanda From: onclive.com Rita Nanda, MD, associate professor, medicine, director, Breast Oncology Program, University of Chicago, UChicago Medicine, discusses the evolution of treatment options for patients with HER2-low breast cancer. Nanda shares that the FDA approval of fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki(Enhertu) for patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-low disease represents a significant milestone in oncology, Nanda begins. This regulatory decision …
Which First-Line Breast Cancer Therapy Is Right for Me?
From: healthline.com Knowing where to turn next with your breast cancer treatment can be a tough decision. But understanding the different types of therapies available for metastatic breast cancer can help ensure you know what’s best for you. Hormone and targeted therapies Hormonal therapies The first-line treatment for advanced hormone receptor-positive (estrogen receptor-positive or progesterone receptor-positive) breast cancer is usually …
Navigating breast cancer surgery
By: Susan Cunningham From: uchealth.org A breast cancer diagnosis is never welcome, but with advances in breast cancer surgery, it may be more manageable than many women assume. “I think a lot of women historically think that if they have breast cancer, they’re going to need a mastectomy, which is not true in most cases,” said Dr. Zach Hartman, a …
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