Nina DiPierro, Pharm.D., BCOP

In lowering the amount of estrogen produced by the body, the medication helps slow cancer growth—but can also cause side effects throughout the body.

Oral chemo for breast cancer lets you receive treatment at home. Learn more about this convenient option, and whether it might work for you.

This monoclonal antibody has been an effective tool in treating breast cancer for more than 25 years. Here’s what you need to know.

While studies on the topic are mixed, it is possible for the commonly prescribed breast cancer drug to have this side effect, say experts.

This type of chemotherapy drug works by damaging the DNA of cancer cells, stopping their growth.

Making sense of all the different breast cancer medications is no easy task. We asked experts to share how they work, and who benefits from each.

Learn more about the link and what you can do if you experience hot flashes while being treated for breast cancer.

A new generation of medication zeroes in on this cancer with greater precision and fewer side effects.

If you’ve been diagnosed with hormone receptor-positive cancer, this endocrine therapy will likely be suggested as part of your treatment. Here’s what to know.

Both of these aromatase inhibitors treat cancer by lowering estrogen levels but come with different interactions and side effects.