Q. Unfortunately, I’ve just found out I need to have chemo. With no node involvement I thought I’d avoid it, but my Oncotype score is in the moderate range, so my oncologist is prescribing TC. What can I expect?
A. TC is currently one of the most common types of chemotherapy given to women with early-stage breast cancer. It’s gradually replacing AC, the Adriamycin-based “gold standard” of chemo for many years. TC comes with fewer serious side effects than AC, and studies have shown...
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The Brain Every day we encounter situations where we are forced to confront challenges. Keeping up at work, losing a job, moving, financial troubles, and personal angst are just a few. Over time, chronic stress can trigger a variety of...
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