Healthology
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To help you find the information you need, we have grouped our Healthology videos under the following topics:
Risk Factors
Hormonal Therapy
Adjuvant Therapy Treatment
Diagnosis and Screening of Breast Cancer
Understanding
Treatment
Coping
Risk Factors
While there have certainly been great advances in our knowledge, it's still not understood what causes breast cancer to develop. It's likely a combination of risk factors (many of which are still unknown) that together make cells in the breast turn cancerous. Women, though, should not feel helpless at the prospect of breast cancer. Having a general understanding of what factors may be increasing her risk can help a woman work with her health care provider to address concerns she has and develop an optimal breast health plan.
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Hormonal Therapy
Hormonal therapy is a well-established option in the treatment of breast cancer, and researchers continue to learn how to use it more effectively in both early and late stages of the disease.
Adjuvant Therapy Treatment
Adjuvant therapy, which is used to treat the spread of cancer beyond the breast, is recommended for most breast cancer patients. There are several types of adjuvant therapy, and the best one for you depends on a number of factors, from your age to the size of your tumor.
Diagnosis and Screening of Breast Cancer
When a suspicious mass in the breast is found by mammography or felt by a patient, a follow-up imaging study is usually recommended. 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.
Understanding
What causes breast cancer and why is it so hard to treat? Having a basic understanding of the disease can better help patients understand their treatments and risks.
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Treatment
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.
Coping
Cancer is an upsetting experience. Worries about treatments and the future make it hard to function. Additionally, the many options for treating breast cancer, including surgery, hormonal treatments, radiation and chemotherapy have potential physical and emotional side effects. Learning to cope with it all is vital.