Breast Cancer Treatment

Breast Cancer Treatment

Most women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer will undergo some type of treatment for the disease. A woman’s most favorable course of treatment will depend on a number of factors including the size and location of the breast tumor, the stage of the cancer, and results of laboratory tests (such as hormone receptor tests). Before undergoing treatment, women are encouraged to learn about the different treatment options available and to discuss all possible alternatives with their physician or cancer treatment team. It is always a wise decision to obtain a second opinion before beginning breast cancer treatment.

Breast cancer treatment depends on a variety of factors including:

- the size of the breast tumor
- location of the tumor
- the stage of the cancer
- results of laboratory tests (such as hormone receptor tests).

The majority of women with breast cancer will undergo surgery as part of their cancer treatment. The standard types of breast surgery include: lumpectomy and mastectomy. In addition to surgery, some women will receive adjuvant (additional) treatment to stop cancer growth, spread, or recurrence. Types of adjuvant therapies include: chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and drug treatments. Occasionally women may be treated with chemotherapy, radiation, or drugs without having breast surgery.

Some of the Breast Cancer treatments are:

Lumpectomy

Mastectomy

Lymph node removal

Chemotherapy

Radiation

Drug Therapy