Comprehensive treatment options and therapeutic approaches for breast cancer
Breast cancer treatment is highly personalized and depends on various factors including the type and stage of cancer, hormone receptor status, and overall health. Treatment plans often combine multiple approaches for optimal outcomes.
Breast-conserving surgery that removes only the tumor and a small margin of surrounding tissue.
Complete removal of the breast tissue, sometimes including lymph nodes and chest wall muscles.
Removal of lymph nodes to check for cancer spread and prevent further metastasis.
High-energy X-rays directed at the breast from outside the body to destroy cancer cells.
Internal radiation therapy using radioactive seeds or pellets placed directly in the breast tissue.
Advanced radiation therapy using protons instead of X-rays for more precise targeting.
Drugs that travel through the bloodstream to reach cancer cells throughout the body.
Doxorubicin, Epirubicin
Paclitaxel, Docetaxel
Cyclophosphamide
Drugs that specifically target cancer cells while sparing healthy cells.
Trastuzumab, Pertuzumab
Palbociclib, Ribociclib
Olaparib, Talazoparib
Drugs that block estrogen receptors in breast tissue.
Drugs that prevent the body from making estrogen.
Methods to stop the ovaries from producing estrogen.
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