Breast Cancer Treatment: An Overview Once there is a diagnosis, the medical team will evaluate all diagnostic criteria and consider the best breast cancer treatment and management approach for a particular breast cancer patient. Determining the best treatment for breast cancer will depend upon the:- tumor stage grade age of the patient health of the […]
A Complication of Breast Cancer Surgery: Arm Lymphedema
Arm Lymphedema following Breast Cancer Surgery Lymphedema is a word referring to the problem of having fluid build up and cause swelling in a limb, usually due to a blockage of the lymphatic ducts. Lymphedema can be a hereditary condition, although this is very rare. More commonly, an injury to the lymph nodesor ducts is […]
Yes, there is a treatment for this.
A brief overview of typical treatments for pre-invasive malignant breast cancer There are literally dozens of factors affecting treatment options for breast cancer. However, from a clinical perspective the treatment team will look for specific, proven indicators of severity and risk, and take prudent, necessary measures. Remember that treating breast cancer is always a balance […]
LCIS Treatment for Breast Cancer
LCIS Treatment Options (Lobular Carcinoma In-Situ) Preventive surgery One other option for treating LCIS is preventive (prophylactic) mastectomy. This surgery removes both breasts — not just the breast affected with LCIS — to reduce your risk of developing invasive breast cancer. To obtain the best possible protective benefit from this surgery, both breasts are […]
Ductal Carcinoma In-Situ Recurrence
DCIS recurrence (ductal carcinoma in situ) following surgical removal DCIS (or ductal carcinoma in situ) means that malignant cancer cells have been found in the area of the duct wall, but still at an early stage and with no infiltration. One treatment option for DCIS may be to surgically remove the entire mass (lumpectomy). This […]
SECTION 8.b. BREAST CANCER TREATMENTS
Hormone Breast Cancer Treatments: Section 8.b. CONTENTS: 8.5 Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer 8.5.1 Ovarian Ablation 8.5.2 Tamoxifen 8.5.3 Aromatase Inhibitors – Exemestane (Aromasin®) 8.6 ‘Targeted’ Therapy for Breast Cancer 8.6.1 Trastuzumab (Herceptin®) 8.6.2 Pertuzumab (Perjeta®) 8.6.3 Ado-Trastuzumab Emtansine (Kadcyla®) 8.6.4 Cetuximab (Erbitux®) 8.6.5 Bevacizumab (Avastin®) 8.6.6 Lapatinib (Tykerb®) 8.6.7 PARP Inhibitors – olaparib (Lynparza®) […]
Those kind of people who do surgery…
Breast Cancer surgery The primary treatment for invasive breast cancers is by surgical removal of the tumor. Quite often, depending on the tumor type, radiation therapy will follow to help prevent a local recurrence of the breast cancer. The type of breast cancer and nuclear grade of the actual cells are also important staging and […]
A gynecologist on rollerskates
The Gynecologist role in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment Breast Cancers are recognized more by gynecologists than any other physician. As such, it is vital that gynecologists receive as much training as possible in the identification of potentially malignant breast nodules. Most gynecologists will perform a breast palpation exam at the same time as they […]
SECTION 8.d. BREAST CANCER TREATMENT
Breast Cancer Treatment in Special Cases: Section 8.d. CONTENTS: 8.12 Special Situations for Breast Cancer Treatment 8.12.1 Treatment for Inflammatory Breast Cancer 8.12.2 Treatment for Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) 8.12.3 Treatment for Gestational Breast Cancer 8.12.4 Breast Cancer Treatment While Conserving Fertility 8.12.5 Breast Cancer Treatment in the Elderly 8.12.6 Treatment for Male Breast […]
Your Breast Cancer Oncologist and the Team
Your Breast Cancer Oncologist and the Multidisciplinary Team An oncologist is a doctor that specializes in the treatment of all types of cancers. From a potential diagnosis of breast cancer, a patient is referred to an oncologist who will manage all aspects of care. Firstly, it falls on the oncologist to break the news of the […]