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Health Encyclopedia: Breast Cancer Drug Therapy
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Medications
The most important advances in the cure of breast cancer have come through the use of drug therapy, also called systemic therapy. Surgery and radiation therapy are effective for treating tumors confined to the breast but not for cancer cells that have spread. In such cases, drug therapy is needed. Drugs work systemically. That is, they kill cancer cells throughout the body rather than just in the breast or nearby tissue.
Drugs Used for Breast Cancer
Systemic treatments for breast cancer...
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Expert & Community Posts
Putting Politics to Work for Breast Cancer
By Fran Visco , Health ExpertYou must know that next month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Everywhere you turn, there will be... Read more »
Introducing Fran Visco - A Voice for Breast Cancer Advocates
By Fran Visco , Health Expert...September 2007 will be the twentieth anniversary of my breast cancer diagnosis. Like most of us... Read more »
Take the Pledge: Vote to End Breast Cancer
By Fran Visco , Health Expert...fought, day after day, year after year, to eradicate breast cancer, this renewed interest in... Read more »
Breast Cancer Awareness in 2008
By Fran Visco , Health Expert...October, which means that there is a pink glow of breast cancer awareness everywhere you look. ... Read more »
A Message to Good Morning America's Robin Roberts
By Marc Heyison , Health Expert...Morning America anchor Robin Roberts was diagnosed with breast cancer. I wish her the best as... Read more »
Health Guide
Just Diagnosed with Breast Cancer? Breast Cancer Patient Stories and Information
If you’ve just learned that you have breast cancer, you may be encountering some of the most anxious moments of your life. Although research has come a long way over the past decade in developing... Read more »Symptom FAQs: Breast Lump
...So if a lump suddenly appears, it’s worth having it checked out. Especially since the incidence of breast cancer increases as you age. Bottom line: Identify and internalize what’s... Read more »Types of Breast Cancer: Invasive/Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma (IDC)
...But that’s still a theory; research continues. Q. How many women get this particular type of breast cancer? Is it one of the common ones? A. Yes. In fact, infiltrating or invasive ductal... Read more »Types of Breast Cancer: Lobular Carcinoma In Situ (LCIS)
...any other strong genetic risk factors, and feel able to handle the fact that you’re pre-disposed to breast cancer, the course of action recommended most often is “watchful waiting.” You’ll... Read more »Breast Reconstruction FAQs: Is There a "Best" Choice After Mastectomy?
...tissue). The good news is, this isn’t a decision you’ll have to make by yourself. Unlike much of the breast cancer experience, where you’re asked to make decisions (e.g., lumpectomy or... Read more »Images
Medications
...(ta-MOX-ih-fen),(SOL-ta-mox) Uses Tamoxifen is used to treat breast cancer that has spread to... Read more »
...(ta-MOX-ih-fen),(SOL-ta-mox) Uses Tamoxifen is used to treat breast cancer that has spread to... Read more »
...with other medications to treat certain types of breast cancer (e.g.,... Read more »
...with other medications to treat certain types of breast cancer (e.g.,... Read more »
...Toremifene is used in postmenopausal women to treat breast cancer that has spread to other parts... Read more »
Related News
Could an Aspirin a day Reduce Breast Cancer?
May 13, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study finds taking an aspirin a day may lower a woman's risk for a common type of breast cancer. The study reveals daily... Read summary »
Strenuous Physical Activity can Lower Breast Cancer Risk
March 27, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A regular dose of strenuous exercise may keep you from developing breast cancer. New research from the University of Southern... Read summary »
Study: Breastfeeding Reduces Breast Cancer Risk
August 28, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? According to a new study, women with a family history of breast cancer were 59 percent less likely to develop breast cancer... Read summary »
Get Moving to Prevent Breast Cancer!
June 02, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Now, there's more motivation to hit the gym: it's good for your breast health! A new study reveals girls and young women who... Read summary »
Caffeine and Breast Cancer Risk
January 22, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- In a new study, researchers found caffeine is not associated with overall breast cancer risk, but it could increase the risk of... Read summary »
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