Breast Cancer Treatments After Surgery ~ Breast Cancer

Breast cancer treatment covers far more than just surgery for many women, depending upon the surgery you choose and the stage of cancer. Treatments after surgery may include chemotherapy, radiation and drug treatments. Knowing the possibilities can help you understand your physician's recommendations and what to expect after your breast cancer surgery.

Chemotherapy drugs are used to shrink cancer cells and may be used before surgical treatment or after to prevent cancer recurrence. Significant side effects are common; however, medication can reduce some of these.

Radiation is a local treatment that may be used to kill cancer cells after breast sparing surgery or mastectomy. Side effects include skin irritation, emotional crying and discomfort.

Some cancers are hormone responsive, and drug or surgical hormone treatments may be used after breast cancer surgery. These treatments include tamoxifen, aromatase inhibitors or the removal of the ovaries.

Herceptin is used to improve immune response when breast cancer has spread, even after surgical treatment. It may be given alongside chemotherapy or by itself.

Avastin is used for breast cancer that has spread even after surgery. The drug works by reducing blood supply to the tumor, thereby causing cancer cells to die.

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