Antiangiogenic breast cancer therapy Angiogenesis refers to the growth of new blood vessels out of pre-existing blood vessels. Angiogenesis is of course a normal part of growth and wound healing, but is also an essential step in the development of a breast cancer tumor. Some breast cancer researchers think of angiogenesis as a ‘switch‘ which […]
Don’t worry, this does not mean you’re psycho.
A psychologist is very helpful in managing the stress and fears surrounding breast cancer treatment Many women are understandably worried about their abilities to get through the breast cancer treatment process. Being able to talk to a psychologist can really help deal with the feelings of fear and anxiety surrounding recovery. Many women naturally become […]
Breast Cancer Treatment Options and Considerations Index
Index of Posts for Breast Cancer Treatments Breast Cancer treatment is complex and variable. It typically involves many steps and a consensus of opinion from a team of medical experts. Treatments will depend on many factors such as:- type of breast cancer Stage of breast cancer Age at diagnosis Risk factors Lifestyle risk factors […]
Adjuvant therapy in Breast Cancer Treatment
Adjuvant Therapy for Breast Cancer Treatment Adjuvant therapy is a term that doctors use to encompass all of the extra treatments to help prevent the breast cancer from returning. By contrast, ‘neo adjuvant’ breast cancer therapy is given prior to any other treatments in order to improve the benefit of subsequent treatments). These are basically […]
Practicing roles
Breast cancer management and the General Practitioner’s role The general practitioner may have a primary role in the initial screening and diagnosis of breast cancer, but their role following diagnosis is far more limited. Treatment of breast cancer requires the involvement of specialists in different areas of breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and management. However, even […]
Follow the path…
Histology and the pathologist The pathologist is an expert at examining cells under a microscope. The primary responsibility of the pathologist is to establish the diagnosis, whether breast cancer or not. The pathlogical consultation report will also include breast cancer staging information such as the TNM status (the extent of the primary breast tumor, presence […]
SECTION 8.a. BREAST CANCER TREATMENT
Breast Cancer Treatment: Section 8.a. CONTENTS 8.1 The Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) 8.2 Surgery Treatment for Breast Cancer 8.2.1 Breast Conserving Surgery (BCS) 8.2.2 Total Mastectomy 8.2.3 Breast Reconstruction 8.3 Radiation Therapy (Radiotherapy) for Breast Cancer 8.4 Chemotherapy Treatment for Breast Cancer 8.4.1 Anthracyclines 8.4.2 Taxanes 8.4.3 Platinum-based Chemotherapy – Carboplatin and Cisplatin 8.4.4 Other Chemotherapy […]
TEAM DISCS! …Yes, there’s more than one.
A multidisciplinary team approach to breast cancer treatment Breast cancer is a complex and serious disease, and during the course of treatment the patient will encounter many different individuals with different specializations and assets. A patient is likely to either work with or be evaluated by: a radiologist, a surgeon, nurse, a radiation oncologist, general […]
SECTION 8.c. BREAST CANCER TREATMENT
Breast Cancer Treatment by Stage: Section 8.c. CONTENTS: 8.8 Treatment for Early-Stage Breast Cancer (stage I, IIA or IIB [T2N0]) 8.8.1 Breast Conserving Therapy (BCT) 8.8.2 Mastectomy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer 8.8.3 Axillary Lymph Node Examination 8.8.4 Radiotherapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer 8.8.5 Adjuvant Therapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer i. Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy […]
I don’t listen to the radio…
The radiologist and breast cancer diagnosis A radiologist is a medical doctor who has taken additional training in the interpretation of image studies, especially X-rays. In fact the term ‘radiologist‘ reflects the practice of interpreting ‘radiation-based‘ images, though in modern practice the radiologist is called upon to interpret diagnostic imaging gathered through any number of […]