Breast Cancer Articles A-Z
Male breast cancer makes up less than 1 percent of all breast cancer cases. This eMedTV article explores causes, risk factors, stages, and prognosis information for male breast cancer, which caused an estimated 460 deaths in the US in 2005.
Male breast cancer treatment options are similar to those for women, and include surgery and various therapies. This eMedTV article explains male breast cancer treatment options in detail, including chemotherapy and adjuvant therapy.
Male breast cancer types include ductal carcinoma in situ and infiltrating ductal carcinoma. This eMedTV segment identifies the various male breast cancer types, such as inflammatory breast cancer and Paget's disease of the nipple.
Paget's disease of the nipple is a rare form of breast cancer that is located in or around the nipple. This eMedTV resource explains Paget's disease of the nipple and includes information about symptoms, diagnostic methods, and treatment options.
Precautions and Warnings With Cyclophosphamide
Cyclophosphamide can increase the risk of developing certain types of cancer in the future in some people. This eMedTV article lists other cyclophosphamide precautions and warnings, and also explains who should avoid taking the medication.
Precautions and Warnings With Tamoxifen
This eMedTV page provides precautions and warnings with tamoxifen to be aware of prior to taking the drug. This includes the risk of potentially serious side effects, people who should avoid it, and what to discuss with your doctor before treatment.
Precautions and Warnings With Zoledronic Acid
Zoledronic acid can cause low blood calcium, phosphate, and magnesium. This page on the eMedTV site offers other precautions and warnings with zoledronic acid, including a list of possible side effects and information on who should not take the drug.
A sentinel lymph node biopsy involves the detection and removal of the most likely lymph node your breast cancer may spread to. This eMedTV resource describes the sentinel lymph node biopsy procedure and explains how the node is detected.
Side Effects of Zoledronic Acid
Common side effects of zoledronic acid (the Zometa brand) may include vomiting, diarrhea, and cough. This eMedTV article also lists side effects seen with the Reclast brand of zoledronic acid and explains which side effects require medical attention.
Lumps near the breast or underarm and changes in breast tissue are common signs of breast cancer. This eMedTV Web page identifies other signs of breast cancer as well symptoms of a rare form of the disease known as inflammatory breast cancer.
The stages of breast cancer include stages 0 through IV and recurrent breast cancer. This eMedTV article defines each of these stages of breast cancer and explains the importance of determining the stage of the disease in order to plan treatment.
Common symptoms of breast cancer include changes in how the breast or nipple looks, as well as fluid coming from the nipple. This eMedTV article describes possible symptoms of breast cancer, including those associated with inflammatory breast cancer.
Tamoxifen is licensed to both treat and prevent certain types of breast cancer. This eMedTV article provides a brief overview of the prescription drug and offers a link to more detailed information. Tamoxifan is a common misspelling of tamoxifen.
Tamoxifen is a drug that can help treat and prevent certain types of breast cancer. This eMedTV article provides an in-depth look at the medication, including how it works to combat the cancer, possible side effects, dosing information, and more.
This eMedTV article offers a discussion on tamoxifen and breastfeeding, including a look at how the drug may affect a nursing woman and her infant. Things to discuss with your healthcare provider prior to taking the drug are also provided.
This page of the eMedTV library takes a look at the link between tamoxifen and depression. It examines the factors that may lead to depression, explains how clinical trials are conducted on cancer medications, and lists depression treatment options.
One clinical study showed a link between tamoxifen and hair loss. However, as this eMedTV Web page explains, other studies have not verified this, and other factors may also be contributing to the hair loss, such as cancer treatment and genetics.
Tamoxifen and High Cholesterol
While there may be a link between tamoxifen and high cholesterol, this is not a reason to stop taking it. This eMedTV segment explains what cholesterol is, treatment options that are available, and why it should not cause people to stop treatment.
Of the side effects that have been reported with tamoxifen, insomnia is one of the more common. This eMedTV article describes possible symptoms of insomnia and explains what your doctor may do if you experience this side effect while taking tamoxifen.
This segment of the eMedTV archives provides a detailed discussion on tamoxifen and pregnancy. It explains how the FDA rates the safety of drugs during pregnancy and also describes the results of animal studies on the drug.
Clinical studies show a possible link between tamoxifen and weight gain. However, as this eMedTV resource explains, there are things that you can do to combat this, such as eating heart-healthy foods and decreasing your alcohol intake.
The tamoxifen dosing guidelines that healthcare providers follow are affected by certain factors, which this eMedTV article describes. The typical dose when treating breast cancer is provided, as is the dose commonly used to prevent the disease.
If a person has overdosed on tamoxifen, symptoms may include dizziness, seizures, and arrhythmia. This eMedTV article lists other symptoms that can occur with a tamoxifen overdose, as well as treatment options that will likely be used.
If tamoxifen side effects occur, they are usually minor and easily treated. This eMedTV page lists common and rare side effects that have been reported with the drug, as well as potentially serious side effects that may require medical attention.
Tamoxifen, as this eMedTV segment explains, is a drug that is prescribed to treat and prevent certain types of breast cancer. Dosing information and side effects are also briefly explained. Tamoxifin is a common misspelling of tamoxifen.
While most people have no problems when taking tamoxifen, side effects are possible. This eMedTV resource lists a few of them and includes a link to more information. Tamoxifin side effects is a common misspelling of tamoxifen side effects.
Taxotere is a prescription drug used to treat various types of cancer, such as lung and breast cancer. This eMedTV page explains how Taxotere works and describes some factors that may affect your dosage. Taxatere is a common misspelling of Taxotere.
Among the Taxotere side effects listed in this eMedTV article are common side effects (like hair loss) and side effects to report to your doctor (like blood in the stool). Taxatere side effects is a common misspelling of Taxotere side effects.