From: healthline.com Treatment options for HER2-negative breast cancer include surgery, hormone therapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. Treatment for HER2-negative breast cancer will depend on factors such as hormone receptor status, cancer stage, and your age and overall health. The goal of treatment for HER2-negative breast cancer can vary based on the extent of your cancer. It may …
What Options Do Patients With Breast Cancer Have After Mastectomy?
By: Bridget Hoyt From: oncnursingnews.com Mastectomy can have major impacts on the life of a person with breast cancer, from body image issues to sexual and psychosocial well-being, many of which are caused or amplified by mastectomy. Counselling patients on what their options are after mastectomy, including reconstructive surgery, is an essential part of cancer treatment and should be included …
Breast Cancer Treatment Options
From:healthline. 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. Surgery For some people, surgery is a first-line treatment with the goal of removing the cancer. Performing a lymph …
New study finds more comfortable option for guiding breast cancer surgery
Source: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist From: eurekalert.org A new study led by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health Levine Cancer has found that a modern technique for locating breast tumors before surgery, called radioactive seed localization (RSL), is just as effective as the traditional wire localization (WL) method, while offering patients and surgeons a better overall experience. The study, which …
A more personalized strategy for breast cancer care
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 …
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