Breast Cancer: Treatments
Should I have breast-conserving surgery or a mastectomy to treat early-stage breast cancer?
08/31/07, HealthwiseBreast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow abnormally in an uncontrolled manner. It is highly curable if found early.1
Playing the Odds
08/07/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityWhat would you do if someone told you that you did (or didn't) need chemo?
Breast Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent - Treatment Overview
08/31/07, HealthwiseDecisions about how to treat metastatic or recurrent breast cancer are based on a combination of factors that include specific information about the cancer, your preferences, and your health.
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Ask Your Doctor About the Latest Research
06/25/07, Johns Hopkins UniversitySometimes doctors simply don't have time to read every single research study result.
Don't Play Russian Roulette With Mammograms
05/30/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityIf you have insurance, then the cost of your annual mammogram is covered. But there are some funny loopholes worth mentioning.
Breast Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent - Surgery
08/31/07, HealthwiseSurgery is not generally used to treat metastatic breast cancer. Mastectomy may be used to treat breast cancer that has recurred in the breast (local recurrence) following breast-conserving surgery and radiation.
Breast Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent - Other Treatment
08/31/07, HealthwiseMetastatic breast cancer often affects the bones or the brain. Radiation treatments are often used to treat breast cancer that has spread to the bones or brain. They may be a good choice to treat brain metastases, relieve bone pain, and c
Chemotherapy and Early-Stage Breast Cancer
05/06/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityWomen with early-stage, invasive breast cancer (stage 1 or 2), without evidence on scans that the disease has spread elsewhere, are advised to take…
Breast cancer, in men: Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
09/25/08, HealthwiseThis PDQ cancer information summary for health professionals provides comprehensive, peer-reviewed, evidence-based information about the treatment of male breast cancer. This summary is reviewed regularly and updated as necessary by the PDQ Adult Tre
Breast cancer and pregnancy: Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
03/27/08, HealthwiseThis PDQ cancer information summary for health professionals provides comprehensive, peer-reviewed, evidence-based information about breast cancer treatment and pregnancy. This summary is reviewed regularly and updated as necessary by the PDQ Adult T
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