Over 50% of women admit to being in the dark about breast cancer treatments and this would prevent many of them from seeking an early diagnosis. No images? Click here New research shows women are ‘unaware’ that not all breast cancers are the same Dear Colleague, Throughout Breast Cancer Awareness month, we are delighted to be … Continue reading Breast cancer fear stops women from getting help sooner
Category: Breast Cancer
Chemotherapy for Breast cancer
Chemotherapy is not for every patient with breast cancer. Actually, the majority of breast cancer patients will never have chemotherapy. It is mainly for: Patients who have high-risk cancer that has been (or will be) removed completely by surgery and Some patients with stage 4 (or metastatic) breast cancer. High-risk breast cancer: This includes cancers that … Continue reading Chemotherapy for Breast cancer
Bone-directed therapy for Breast cancer
Bone-directed therapy (Denosumab and Bisphosphonate) for breast cancer is used in two major settings: As an adjuvant therapy after surgery to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence (Bisphosphonate only) In stage 4 disease when breast cancer has spread to bones Bone-directed therapy as an adjuvant therapy after surgery: Breast cancers can sometimes recur and spread to bones, usually many years … Continue reading Bone-directed therapy for Breast cancer