Types of breast cancer treatment include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy. This eMedTV article discusses breast cancer treatment in detail and provides links to other several other articles about breast cancer.
Breast cancer treatment by stage is dependent on the tumor, whether it has spread, and other factors. This eMedTV segment offers an in-depth look at breast cancer treatment by stage, from stage 0 through stage IV, and discusses recurrent cancer.
Most women considering breast cancer surgery can elect to have breast-sparing surgery or a mastectomy. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at the various breast cancer surgery options and includes a list of questions to ask.
Breast cancer reconstruction is a viable option for many women -- either during a mastectomy or later. This eMedTV article discusses breast cancer reconstruction in detail and provides a list of questions you can ask your doctor.
High-dose chemotherapy for breast cancer may be a more effective treatment than standard chemotherapy. However, as this eMedTV article explains, high-dose chemotherapy for breast cancer may cause life-threatening side effects with bone marrow damage.
In cases of breast cancer, radiation therapy may be given before or after (or even in place of) surgery. This eMedTV Web page explains how radiation is administered in cases of breast cancer and discusses side effects associated with the treatment.
Your doctor may recommend breast cancer hormone treatment if your tumor depends on natural hormones to grow. This page of the eMedTV library explains the types of breast cancer hormone treatment, including possible side effects (such as hot flashes).
Biological therapy for breast cancer helps the immune system fight cancer (and potential side effects from cancer treatment). As this eMedTV resource explains, the potential benefits and side effects seen with biological therapy for breast cancer.
Adjuvant therapy for breast cancer, as this eMedTV Web page explains, is treatment given after primary treatment to increase the chances for a cure. In cases of breast cancer, adjuvant therapy can include chemotherapy, hormone therapy, or both.
Women considering reconstruction surgery need accurate, reliable breast cancer implant information. This eMedTV article provides breast cancer implant information, including information about possible risks associated with breast implants.
No one doctor can handle all aspects of cancer care, so a breast cancer treatment team is necessary. This eMedTV article lists the types of specialists who may be on your breast cancer treatment team and explains what each contributes to your care.
Breast cancer support resources may include support groups, the healthcare team, and other counselors. This portion of the eMedTV archives looks at the benefits breast cancer support groups offer for those people coping with the disease.
Eating right can be a challenge during and after treatment for breast cancer. Nutrition, as this eMedTV Web page explains, is a special concern for breast cancer patients. This article discusses breast cancer, nutrition, and the benefits of exercise.
When dealing with breast cancer, emotional health is an important consideration. This eMedTV segment addresses the emotional problems caused by breast cancer. Emotional health can be bolstered by support groups, therapy, or friends and family.
Whether it is caused by the tumor itself or treatment for breast cancer, pain can be an issue for those living with the disease. This eMedTV segment explores the options for treating breast cancer pain, such as medications and alternative treatments.
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.
Breast cancer alternative treatment should never take the place of medical treatment. This eMedTV resource lists various breast cancer alternative treatments and offers questions to ask your doctor before beginning any alternative treatment.
Breast cancer followup care is an important part of the overall breast cancer treatment plan. This eMedTV resource explains various aspects of breast cancer followup, such as regular checkups, and discusses support groups for those with the disease.
The overall 5-year relative breast cancer survival rate for 1995-2002 was 88.5 percent. This eMedTV resource describes how a breast cancer survival rate is calculated and provides statistics about survival rates, based on the stage of the cancer.
It's important to ask breast cancer questions about your diagnosis, treatment options, and what to expect. This page of the eMedTV archives provides lists of breast cancer questions you may want to ask your doctors.
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