Breast Cancer Articles A-Z

Male Breast Cancer

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 this type of cancer, which caused an estimated 460 deaths in the United States in 2005.

Male Breast Cancer Treatment

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

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.

Men and Breast Cancer

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 provides an in-depth look at the disease 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.

Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

A sentinel lymph node biopsy involves detecting and removing the most likely lymph node cancer may move to. This eMedTV resource describes this procedure in detail and explains how the node is detected and what may happen afterward.

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.

Signs of Breast Cancer

Lumps near the breast or underarm and changes in breast tissue are common signs of breast cancer. This eMedTV Web page identifies other signs and symptoms, as well as symptoms of a rare form of the disease known as inflammatory breast cancer.

Stages of Breast Cancer

Breast cancer stages include stages 0 through IV and recurrent breast cancer. This eMedTV article defines each of these stages in detail and explains the importance of determining the stage of the disease in order to plan treatment.

Symptoms of Breast Cancer

Possible symptoms of breast cancer include changes in how the breast looks and fluid coming from the nipple. This eMedTV article describes possible symptoms of the disease, including those associated with inflammatory breast cancer.

Tamoxafin

Tamoxifen is a prescription medicine used to treat and prevent some forms of breast cancer. This eMedTV resource describes the effects of tamoxifen and lists potential side effects of the drug. Tamoxafin is a common misspelling of tamoxifen.

Tamoxifan

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

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.

Tamoxifen and Breastfeeding

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.

Tamoxifen and Depression

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.

Tamoxifen and Hair Loss

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.

Tamoxifen and Insomnia

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.

Tamoxifen and Pregnancy

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.

Tamoxifen and Weight Gain

Clinical studies show a possible link between weight gain and tamoxifen. 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.

Tamoxifen Citrate

Tamoxifen Dosing

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.

Tamoxifen Overdose

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.

Tamoxifen Side Effects

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.

Tamoxifene

Tamoxifen is a prescription drug used for treating and preventing certain types of breast cancer. This eMedTV segment discusses these tamoxifen uses in more detail and explains how the drug works. Tamoxifene is a common misspelling of tamoxifen.

Tamoxifin

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.

Tamoxifin Side Effects

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.

Taxal

Taxol is a type of chemotherapy medication used for treating various types of cancer. This eMedTV discusses Taxol uses in more detail and explains what side effects may occur with this drug. Taxal is a common misspelling of Taxol.

Taxatere

Taxotere is a prescription drug used to treat various types of cancer, such as lung and breast cancer. This eMedTV page explains how the medicine works and describes some factors that may affect your dosage. Taxatere is a common misspelling of Taxotere.

Taxatere Side Effects

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.

Taxil

Taxol is a prescription drug approved to treat various types of cancer, including breast and lung cancer. This eMedTV article explains how Taxol works and offers general warnings and precautions for this drug. Taxil is a common misspelling of Taxol.