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Anthracyclines are becoming an increasingly important part of adjuvant therapy for breast cancer, with new data demonstrating its significant survival benefits.
Keywords: Learn the latest about the survival benefits of anthracycline chemotherapies for breast cancer, including epirubicin (Ellence) and doxorubicin (Adriamycin).
Anthracycline-based therapy is often recommended following surgery for breast cancer to reduce the risk of recurrence. This strategy has proved superior to non-anthracycline regimens but there's always room for improvement. Experts who attended the recent San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium discussed new regimens under investigation. Join some of these experts as they talk about some of the advances in anthracycline-treatment regimens.
Keywords: anthracycline, epirubicin, doxorubicin, adjuvant setting, early-stage breast cancer, metastatic disease, taxane, Herceptin, chemotherapy, survival, remission, treatment, efficacy
Certain breast cancers mean different things. Learn what tests can determine the type of breast cancer you have, and how this information can affect your treatment.
Keywords: breast cancer, HER 2, human epidermal growth receptor status 2, receptor status, protein, HER2 gene, cell, biopsy, cell growth, hormone receptor status, predictive, prognostic, aggressive, catalyst, HER2 testing, HER2 positive, HER2 negative, targeted therapy, 0, 1+, 2+, 3+, anti-HER2 therapy, monoclonal antibody, Herceptin, trastuzumab, IV infusion, early stage breast cancer, metastatic breast cancer, HER2/neu, FDA
There are many options for treating breast cancer, including surgery, hormonal treatments, radiation and chemotherapy. All of these treatments have potential physical and emotional side effects. Discover how two women went through treatment and what they did to cope.
Keywords: Cancer, breast cancer, radiation therapy, mastectomy, lumpectomy, breast reconstruction, tamoxifen, Nolvadex, anastrazole, Arimidex, Femara, Aromasin, letrozole, exemestane, hormonal therapy, hormonal treatment, aromatase inhibitors, adjuvant therapy for breast cancer, medical massage, hair loss, vaginal dryness, bisphosphonates, topical estrogen, lubricants, bone loss, bone density, calcium supplements
A diagnosis of breast cancer usually leads to some form of surgery. Afterward, various therapies help guard against spread or recurrence of disease. Side effects are common, but many are more easily managed than just a few years ago. Listen as experts describe treatment options and explain what women can expect.
Keywords: aromatase inhibitors, Arimidex, anastrozole, breast cancer, adjuvant therapy, ATAC, tamoxifen, early stage breast cancer, early phase breast cancer, cancer prevention, hormone therapy, hormonal therapy, endocrine therapy, antiestrogen, anti-estrogen, progesterone, neoadjuvant therapy, exemestane, Aromasin, letrozole, Femara, fulvestrant, Faslodex, chemotherapy, hair loss, nausea, vomiting, pre-mature menopause, early menopause, radiation therapy, vaginal discharge, vaginal bleeding, endometrial cancer, uterine cancer, hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, clotting, clots, stroke, osteoporosis, bone loss, DEXA scan, bisphosphonates, Actonel, Fosamax, chemotherapy side effects, radiation therapy side effects
Breast cancer is a disease that can turn a woman's world upside down. There seem to be a million questions that need to be answered. But there are ways to help organize not only how you treat the disease, but the way in which you approach getting the right information to make treatment decisions. Discover what doctors and patients say about becoming your own best advocate.
Keywords: Breast cancer, newly diagnosed, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, breast tumor, breast neoplasm, treatment for breast cancer, hormonal therapy for breast cancer, breast biopsy, lymph nodes, medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, surgical oncologist, oncologist, mastectomy, chemotherapy
Award-winning Latina singer-songwriter Soraya has had her share of personal tragedy. She lost her grandmother, her maternal aunt, and her mother to breast cancer. But nothing could have prepared her for her own breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 31. Listen to her story of recovery and why she joined forces with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to get an important message out about early detection to her Latino and Hispanic sisters.
Keywords: Breast cancer, early detection, mammography, mammograms, breast imaging, Hispanic women, Latino women, breast x-ray, Soraya, breast self exam, Susan G. Komen Foundation, Komen, Race for the Cure, chemotherapy, breast cancer treatment,
Finding out you have early-stage breast cancer can be overwhelming. But you can get a handle on the disease by learning some very crucial things about your own cancer. Getting the proper tests to determine the stage and characteristics of your cancer can help dictate what treatments are appropriate. Assembling the right team of doctors who are not only skilled, but also easy to talk to is another key element for managing the disease in the best possible way.
Keywords: Cancer, breast cancer, mammogram, lumpectomy, mastectomoy, lymph nodes, breast reconstruction, bone scan, low-grade lesion, high-grade lesion, in situ cancer, noninvasive cancer, invasive cancer, stage 0 cancer, stage 1 cancer, stage 2 cancer, stage 3 cancer, stage 4 cancer, radiation therapy, adjuvant therapy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal treatments, tamoxifen, Nolvadex, anastrazole, Arimidex, anti estrogen, aromatase inhibitors, anti-aromatase agent, early stage disease, early stage breast cancer, lymph nodes, breast conservation
Breast cancer stages tell us the characteristics of the cancer and if it has spread beyond the breast tissue. Doctors can use this information to guide treatment decisions. Learn how staging is vital in determining next steps.
Keywords: Cancer, breast cancer, early stage breast cancer, hormone replacement therapy, TNM classificiation system, milk pipe, lobules, DCIS, intraductal breast cancer, non invasive breast cancer, preinvasive breast cancer, estrogen, progesterone, estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, estrogen receptor positive, chemotherapy, metastic breast cancer, mastectomy, lumpectomy, radiation therapy, immune therapy, herbal medicine, acupuncture, Herceptin, hormone therapy, tamoxifen, Nolvadex, anastrazole, Arimidex, Femara, Aromasin, letrozole, exemestane, hormonal therapy, hormonal treatment, aromatase inhibitors, adjuvant therapy for breast cancer, hormone receptor positive, hormone receptor, TMN, pathologist, milk duct
Not all breast cancers are the same. Learn about the different tests that can tell you which type of breast cancer you have.
Keywords: breast cancer, HER2, HER2 positive, HER2 negative, HER2 testing, HER2 status, HER 2 gene, cell growth, overexpression, protein, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2, aggressive, IHC, immunohistochemical test, staining, 0, 1+, 2+, 3+, anti-HER2 therapy, FISH, fluorescent in situ hybridization, gene amplification, DNA, Herceptin, trastuzumab, pathologist, tumor, biopsy, prognostic, predictive, monoclonal antibody, binds, targeted therapy, HER2/neu
Learning about all of the different treatment options for metastatic breast cancer can be daunting. Here is what you need to know about chemotherapy.
Keywords: Breast cancer, chemotherapy, metastatic breast cancer, breast cancer treatment, hormonal therapy, Herceptin, Trastuzumab, HER2
If you have Her2 breast cancer, there are good treatment options available. Tune in to learn about one type of targeted therapy that works to destroy breast cancer at its source.
Keywords: metastatic breast cancer, Her2-positive, Her2 positive, Her2/neu-positive, Her2/neu positive, targeted therapy, Herceptin, trastuzumab
Herceptin is a drug commonly used to treat metastatic breast cancer when it’s a type known as Her2 positive. What is this drug, and how does it work?
Keywords: metastatic breast cancer, Her2-positive, Her2 positive, Her2/neu-positive, Her2/neu positive, targeted therapy, Herceptin, trastuzumab
There are a variety of factors that determine what treatments doctors suggest for breast cancer. One crucial aspect of any breast cancer is whether it is hormone receptor positive. If it is, there are a variety of treatments that can help decrease the amount of estrogen in a woman's body helping to prevent the growth of the cancer. Discover how hormones can play a vital part in this disease.
Keywords: Cancer, breast cancer, early stage breast cancer, hormone replacement therapy, estrogen, progesterone, estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, estrogen receptor positive, menopause, post menopause, pre menopause , hormone therapy, tamoxifen, Nolvadex, anastrazole, Arimidex, Femara, Aromasin, letrozole, exemestane, hormonal therapy, hormonal treatment, aromatase inhibitors, biopsy, needle biopsy, adjuvant therapy for breast cancer, hormone receptor positive, hormone receptor, premenopause,
Hormonal therapy is a well-established option in the treatment of breast cancer, but researchers are still learning how to use it more effectively in both early and late stages of the disease. Important new developments were a big topic at this year's 24th annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, and we sat down with two leading experts for an inside look.
Keywords: breast cancer, brca, treatment, hormonal therapy, hormone therapy, tamoxifen, aromatase inhibitor, arimidex, femara, aromasin, anastrozole, letrozole, exemastane, latest results, new data, san antonio breast cancer symposium
Studies show great promise for drugs called aromatase inhibitors in fighting the recurrence of breast cancer. Find out who may benefit, and what advantages these drugs may hold over tamoxifen.
Keywords: hormonal therapy, hormone therapy, anti-estrogen, breast cancer, early stage breast cancer, early-stage breast cancer, aromatase inhibitors, aromotase inhibitors, aromitase inhibitors, tamoxifen, tamoxifin, adjuvant therapy, adjivant therapy, adjuvent therapy, recurrent breast cancer, estrogen receptors, progesteron receptors, Arimidex, arimidex, Aromidex, Aromidix, anastrozole, anastrazole, Femara, Femora, letrozole, letrizole, letrazole, Aromasin, Aromisin, Aromasen, exemestane, surviving breast cancer, surviving cancer, ATAC, A.T.A.C., A-T-A-C, ASCO, American Society of Clinical Oncology, metastatic, metastatic cancer, metastatic breast cancer.
Anthracycline-based therapy is a popular approach for the treatment of breast cancer in both early and advanced stages. Studies have shown that it can effectively prevent recurrence while preserving the patients quality of life. Tune is as doctors from the 24th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium share their thoughts about anthracyclines and the role they play in the different disease stages.
Keywords: breast cancer treatment, breast cancer, chemotherapy, anthracycline, epirubicin, doxorubicin, Adriamycin, Ellence, therapy, side effects, san antonio breast cancer symposium, stage, staging, stage 1 breast cancer, stage 2 breast cancer, stage 3 breast cancer, stage 4 breast cancer, metastatic breast cancer, lymph nodes, metastases, early stage, adjuvant therapy, toxicity, advanced stage
Three aromatase inhibitors are being used to fight breast cancer. They are well established as hormonal agents against advanced-stage disease. Now doctors say they offer promise for some women in treating early breast cancer, too.
Keywords: hormonal therapy, hormone therapy, anti-estrogen, breast cancer, early stage breast cancer, early-stage breast cancer, aromatase inhibitors, aromotase inhibitors, aromitase inhibitors, tamoxifen, tamoxifin, adjuvant therapy, adjivant therapy, adjuvent therapy, recurrent breast cancer, estrogen receptors, progesteron receptors, Arimidex, arimidex, Aromidex, Aromidix, anastrozole, anastrazole, Femara, Femora, letrozole, letrizole, letrazole, Aromasin, Aromisin, Aromasen, exemestane, surviving breast cancer, surviving cancer, ATAC, A.T.A.C., A-T-A-C, ASCO, American Society of Clinical Oncology, metastatic, metastatic cancer, metastatic breast cancer, preventing breast cancer, breast cancer prevention
Women and their doctors sometimes have different perspectives on the treatment for breast cancer. Listen to experts discuss treatment goals and the impact these have on daily life.
Keywords: Recurrence of breast cancer, tamoxifen, aromatase inhibitors, Arimidex, anastrozole, Aromasin, exemestane, Femara, letrozole, adjuvant therapy, hormonal therapy, early breast cancer,
For women with hormone sensitive breast cancers there are many treatment choices, each with a range of side effects. Learn what to consider when making decisions with your doctor and how it can affect your quality of life.
Keywords: Breast cancer, cancer, hormone receptor positive, hormone dependent breast cancer, hormone independent breast cancer, estrogen, tamoxifen, metastatic breast cancer, postmenopausal, premenopausal, aromatase inhibitors, hormonal therapy, antiestrogen, nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitors, letrozole, Femara, anastrozole, Arimidex, steroidal aromatase inhibitor, exemestane, Aromasin, osteoporosis, bone density, breast cancer treatment, breast cancer therapy, Nolvadex, Faslodex, fulvestrant, Fareston, toremifene
When breast cancer spreads it often ends up in bone. This can cause severe pain, weaken the bones and result in fractures. Learn how these bone complications can be treated and even prevented, making life a little easier for the person with breast cancer.
Keywords: breast cancer, advanced breast cancer, cancer, bone pain, skeletal pain, skeleton pain, bone complications, bisphosphonates, fractures, spinal cord, bone metastases, metastasis, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, bone scans, CAT scans, tumor, breast tumor, tumor growth, Zometa, zoledronic acid, zolendronate, Aredia, pamidronate, bone destruction, calcium, pain medication, radiation therapy, surgery
There are now a wide variety of treatment options for breast cancer. How do you make sense of them all? Learn what experts have to say about the newest research and how it can affect you.
Keywords: breast, cancer, hormonal therapy, SERMs, selective estrogen receptor modulators, tamoxifen, Nolvadex, Evista, raloxifene, Fareston, toremifene, aromatase inhibitors, Arimidex, anastrozole, Femara, letrozole, Aromasin, exemestane, estrogen receptor downregulators, fulvestrant, faslodex, Herceptin, Avastin, bevaciumab, HER2, monoclonal antibody, targeted therapy, post-menopausal, pre-menopausal, surgery, clinical trials, relapse, recurrence, VEG-F, vascular endothial growth factor, chemotherapy, estrogen, early stage disease, metastatic disease, adjuvant therapy, ATAC Trial
Women with breast cancer face overwhelming decisions. And having the support of friends and family is key. But women who have been through it say that having a caring doctor, one who you know is looking out for your best interests, can make all the difference. Hear what patients and doctors have to say about pulling together a caring and coordinated treatment team.
Keywords: Breast cancer, cancer, oncologist, surgical oncologist, medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, plastic surgeon, reconstructive surgeon, psychologist, mammogram, mammography, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, National Cancer Institute, Komen Foundation, The American Cancer Society, Sharing and Caring, Share
Specific hormones cause nearly two-thirds of breast tumors to grow. Knowing which type of breast cancer you have can improve treatment.
Keywords: early stage breast cancer, biopsy, estrogen, progesterone, receptor status, cancer, tumors, estrogen receptor positive, estrogen receptor negative, progesterone receptor positive, progesterone receptor negative, hormonal treatments, premenopausal, postmenopausal, prophylactic oophorectomy, ovaries, ovarian suppression, aromatase inhibitors, letrozole, Femara, anastrozole, Arimidex, exemestane, Aromasin, tamoxifen, Nolvadex, fulvestrant, Faslodex, anthracyclines, doxorubicin, Adriamycin, cyclophosphamide, Cytoxan, taxanes, paclitaxel, taxol, docetaxel, taxotere, chemotherapy, characteristics
As with virtually any medication, the benefits of hormonal therapy for breast cancer always come with the risk of side effects. At this year's 24th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, presentations addressed the relative benefits and side effects of various hormonal therapies, and implications for treatment. Join us as we talk to two experts from the conference about this important issue.
Keywords: hormonal therapy, breast cancer, benefits, side-effects, tamoxifen, aromatase inhibitor, anti-aromatase agent, aromatase, Aromasin, exemestane, Femara, Arimidex, anastrozole, letrozole, toremifene, sexual function, libido, hot flashes, elderly, osteoporosis, bone density, lipids, metastatic disease, adjuvant therapy, estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, hormone receptor, menopause, post-menopausal, first-line therapy
Hormonal therapy has progressed steadily since it was introduced as treatment for breast cancer, and this year was no exception. At the 24th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, researchers presented information on the newest hormonal agents, and discussed new uses for existing drugs. Tune in to learn about the latest advances from top experts at the conference.
Keywords: breast cancer, brca, treatment, hormonal therapy, hormone therapy, tamoxifen, aromatase inhibitor, arimidex, femara, aromasin, anastrozole, letrozole, exemastane, latest results, new data, san antonio breast cancer symposium
Researchers have developed ways of analyzing quality of life in various settings, allowing close examination of the impact of various breast cancer therapies.
Keywords: Breast cancer, chemotherapy, metastatic breast cancer, breast cancer treatment, hormonal therapy, Herceptin, Trastuzumab, HER2, quality of life, sexual functioning
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