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  • Surgical Options
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Systemic Therapies

What Are the Latest Treatments for Breast Cancer Spread?

What Are the Latest Treatments for Breast Cancer Spread?

Why It Matters

Advancements in breast cancer treatment have significantly improved patient outcomes. Discover the latest therapies that are making a difference.
Contents
  • Surgical Options
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Systemic Therapies

Surgical Options

Surgery remains a cornerstone in the treatment of breast cancer, especially when it spreads to lymph nodes. Depending on the extent of the spread, options include sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) and axillary lymph node dissection (ALND). These procedures help determine the stage of cancer and guide further treatment decisions.

Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy is often used alongside surgery to target remaining cancer cells. It's especially important for patients with node-positive breast cancer. Radiation can help prevent recurrence and is tailored to each patient's specific condition, often involving advanced techniques to minimize side effects.
Breast cancer that has spread to lymph nodes and beyond, requiring advanced treatment options such as surgery and radiation therapy to manage and prevent further spread.

Systemic Therapies

Systemic therapies include chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy. These treatments work throughout the body to address cancer that may have spread beyond the breast and lymph nodes. They are essential for comprehensive cancer management, especially for aggressive cancer types.

FAQs

What is SLNB?

SLNB is a procedure to remove and test sentinel lymph nodes for cancer.

How does radiation help?

It targets remaining cancer cells and helps prevent recurrence.

What are systemic therapies?

They include treatments like chemotherapy that work throughout the body.

Key Takeaways

Modern breast cancer treatments offer a range of options to effectively manage and prevent cancer spread.
Consult Doctronic to explore the latest breast cancer treatment options available to you.
Additional References
  1. Giuliano AE, Hunt KK, Ballman KV, et al. Axillary dissection vs no axillary dissection in women with invasive breast cancer and sentinel node metastasis: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA 2011; 305:569.
  2. Whelan TJ, Olivotto IA, Parulekar WR, et al. Regional Nodal Irradiation in Early-Stage Breast Cancer. N Engl J Med 2015; 373:307.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.