Metastatic breast cancer
Metastatic breast cancer: Introduction
Metastatic breast cancer: Metastatic breast cancer is the term used to describe cancer that has spread from the original site in the breast to other organs or tissues in the body.
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causes, and treatments of Metastatic breast cancer is available below.
Symptoms of Metastatic breast cancer
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symptoms of Metastatic breast cancer
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Metastatic breast cancer: Complications
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Disease Topics Related To Metastatic breast cancer
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Medical Textbooks Online about Metastatic breast cancer
Medical Books Excerpts
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- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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Causes of Metastatic breast cancer
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Treatments for Metastatic breast cancer
- Medical therapy for breast cancer can be divided into 3 categories: chemoprevention, neo-adjuvant, and adjuvant therapy
- Surgical line- lumpectomy, ductal excision, quadrantectomy
- The main aim of treatment for metastatic breast cancer is to improve the quality of life by reducing any symptoms the patient may be experiencing
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Prognosis for Metastatic breast cancer
Prognosis for Metastatic breast cancer:
Survival in breast cancer depends on multiple social, biologic, and independent patient factors. Tumour size clearly is associated with higher mortality. Lesions greater than 5.0 cm were associated with a 50-60% 20-year survival rate compared to those less than 1 cm, which had a 93-98% 20-year survival rate.
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