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Breast Cancer Treatment Options
The section provides an overview on the variety of treatment options available to women with breast cancer. Most women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer will undergo some type of treatment for the disease.
Classes of Breast Cancer Drugs
Classes of Drugs Used to Treat Breast Cancer Class Action Examples* SERMs (Selective Estrogen-Receptor Modulators) Bind to estrogen receptors in breast cancer cells, starving cancer cells Tamoxifen Evista (raloxifene) Fareston (toremifene) Aromatase Inhibitors Prevent production of estrogen in adren
Breast Cancer Resources and Support
Coping with a breast cancer diagnosis and undergoing treatment can be a stressful and psychologically difficult period in a woman’s life. This section offers resources and support to help breast cancer patients and survivors.
Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (LCIS)/Lobular Neoplasia
Literally meaning "in place," the term "in situ" refers to a very early form of cancer. In general, the term "in situ"is used to indicate that abnormal cancer cells are present but have not spread past the boundaries of tissues where they initially developed.
Directory of Breast Prosthesis Manufacturers and Shops
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Breast Lift Surgery
Overview Breast lift (or mastopexy) is a surgical procedure to lift and reshape severely sagging breasts. Over the years, breasts lose their shape and firmness from pregnancies, nursing, and the aging process.
Classes of Breast Cancer Drugs
Classes of Drugs Used to Treat Breast Cancer Class Action Examples* SERMs (Selective Estrogen-Receptor Modulators) Bind to estrogen receptors in breast cancer cells, starving cancer cells Tamoxifen Evista (raloxifene) Fareston (toremifene) Aromatase Inhibitors Prevent production of estrogen in adren
Advances in Breast Reconstruction
Microsurgery involves using a patient's own tissue (spare fat) for reconstruction as opposed to implants. While implant reconstruction and the TRAM flap procedure are still the standards of care in breast reconstruction, advances in microsurgery have shown promise.
Progress on Breast Cancer Prevention with Drugs
In recent studies, several drugs have shown promise in helping to protect women against breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Treatment Options
The section provides an overview on the variety of treatment options available to women with breast cancer. Most women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer will undergo some type of treatment for the disease.
Breast Cancer Diagnosis
If a breast abnormality is detected with mammography or physical exam, a woman will typically be referred for additional breast imaging with diagnostic mammography, ultrasound, or other imaging tests. Depending on the results of these imaging tests, she may be referred for a breast biopsy.
NCCN Breast Cancer Treatment Guidelines for Patients
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) and the American Cancer Society have continued their collaboration by updating the patient version of the NCCN's breast cancer treatment guidelines, first published in 2000.
Myths About Breast Cancer
This section outlines some of the common myths and misconceptions about breast cancer. False rumors about breast cancer are becoming more frequent with the increased use of email and the Internet.
Steps to Follow to Handle Hair Loss During Chemotherapy
Find out if insurance will cover the cost of a wig.Wig prices range from less than $100 to over $1000. Many insurance companies will cover 80% or more of the wig’s cost if it is needed for medical reasons. Companies usually require proof of a prescription for a hair prosthesis from a physician.
Detection and Diagnosis
Blood test: In some instances, a sample of blood may be analyzed to determine its level of CA-125 (also called OC-125), a tumor marker for ovarian cancer.
Ovarian Cancer - Symptoms & Treatment Resources
Ovarian cancer is the eighth most common cancer among women (after skin cancer) and the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths in women in the United States.
Detection and Diagnosis
The early detection of ovarian cancer greatly increases the chances that the disease can be successfully treated. If patients are diagnosed with ovarian cancer before the cancer has spread outside the ovary, nine out of ten women typically survive five years or longer.
Ovarian Cancer - Symptoms
The early detection of ovarian cancer greatly increases the chances for successful treatment and survival. However, the symptoms of ovarian cancer are usually "silent," meaning that they are either subtle or do not present themselves until the disease has progressed to more advanced stages.
Consensus Statement Released on Ovarian Cancer Symptoms
In June 2007, the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, and American Cancer Society released the first-ever consensus statement on symptoms of ovarian cancer. The statement provides an agreement on symptoms commonly associated with ovarian cancer.
Heavy Weight During Adolescence May Increase Risk of Ovarian Cancer
A new study finds that women who are overweight during their teen years may face a higher risk of developing ovarian cancer before menopause compared to their slender peers.
Researchers Investigate Immune Response to Better Understand How to Treat Advanced Ovarian Cancer
The presence of a particular type of immune cell can predict how long patients with ovarian cancer will remain cancer-free after chemotherapy and helps determine their overall chances of survival, according to research led by the laboratory of George Coukos, MD, PhD of the University of Pennsylvania
Diet High in Vegetables May Improve Ovarian Cancer Survival
Women who consume a high amount of vegetables may increase their chances of surviving ovarian cancer, according to the results of a recently published study. In the study, women were asked about their intake of several foods prior to a diagnosis of ovarian cancer.
Chemotherapy With Taxotere and Carboplatin May Provide Benefits Over Standard Treatment for Advanced Ovarian Cancer Patients
Patients with advanced ovarian cancer may have less toxic side effects if they are treated with a chemotherapy regimen that consists of Taxotere (generic name, docetaxel) and carboplatin (brand name, Paraplatin) versus the standard regimen of Taxol (generic name, paclitaxel) and carboplatin.
Researchers Investigate Immune Response to Better Understand How to Treat Advanced Ovarian Cancer
The presence of a particular type of immune cell can predict how long patients with ovarian cancer will remain cancer-free after chemotherapy and helps determine their overall chances of survival, according to research led by the laboratory of George Coukos, MD, PhD of the University of Pennsylvania
Researchers Identify Gene Involved in Ovarian Cancer
Researchers have found that a gene called OPCML appears to be involved in ovarian cancer. In a recent study, the OPCML gene was found to switched off in 90% of ovarian cancer cases analyzed by researchers.
Women with Certain Type of Ovarian Cancer May Preserve Fertility
For many women, undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer means losing the ability to experience childbirth later in life.
FDA Approves Drug, Gemzar, for Advanced Ovarian Cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved the drug Gemzar (generic name, gemcitabine) for use in women whose ovarian cancer has returned after treatment. The drug is approved to be given in combination with another chemotherapy drug, carboplatin.
Researchers Investigate New Blood Test for Ovarian Cancer
Because the symptoms of ovarian cancer are usually subtle, the majority of cases are not detected until advanced stages, when the chances of survival are generally low. However, in a promising new study, researchers from the U.S.
Researchers Investigate Link Between Hormone Replacement Therapy and Ovarian Cancer
A newly published study conducted by Swedish researchers finds a possible link between hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and an increased risk of ovarian cancer.
Largest Study to Date Finds No Link Between Fertility Pills and Ovarian Cancer
A large analysis of over 13,000 women from the United States, Denmark, Canada, and Australia finds no evidence that fertility pills increase the risk of ovarian cancer.