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Today, most women with breast cancer are diagnosed at an early stage and they benefit from newer, more effective treatments. There are treatments available for patients at all stages of breast cancer. Often, more than one type of treatment is needed. Listed below are common breast cancer treatments options: Surgery: taking out the cancer in an operation. Radiation therapy: using high-dose x-rays to kill cancer cells or keep them from dividing and growing. Chemotherapy: using anticancer drugs to kill or stop the growth of cancer cells. High-dose chemotherapy: using high doses of anticancer drugs to kill cancer cells. High-dose drug treatments with peripheral stem cell transplantation and bone marrow transplantation are being tested in clinical trials. Hormonal therapy: using hormones to stop cancer cells from growing. Biological therapy (immunotherapy): using the immune system to fight cancer or to lessen the side effects that may be caused by some cancer treatments. Many biological therapies are being tested in clinical trials. Breast reconstruction: surgery to rebuild a breast's shape. Complementary therapies: you should discuss their possible value and side effects with your medical doctors. Clinical Trials: where patients help scientists find new, improved treatments for cancer. |
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