BREAST CANCER TREATMENT

One of the worst things you can experience as a woman is being diagnosed with breast cancer. This type of cancer is incredibly common these days and is becoming more prevalent. The next thing after being diagnosed with the same is to immediately consult your doctor for an effective treatment plan available. Some of the options being used today have been discussed below in this article.
Lumpectomy (removal of lump) or surgery might be needed depending upon the stage of the cancer. In order to conserve or keep the breast, lumpectomy is done. In some cases, it becomes necessary to remove the entire breast. This is known as mastectomy.  Radiation therapy is also generally prescribed post surgery. It helps in reducing the chances of cancer relapse. The gamma rays in radiation therapy targets the tumor or the area where it was before surgery. It helps in the removal of the traces of cancerous cells in the area where the surgery was done. Radiation also affects the normal cells unfortunately, and can damage the tissues surrounding tumor.
There are other ways as well to treat the cancer. Chemotherapy can also be preferred after or before the surgery. It can even act as an alternative treatment for surgery. But this entirely depends on the stage and type of breast cancer. Post chemotherapy, hormonal treatment might also be given. Targeted therapy is yet another way of treating breast cancer. If combined with chemotherapy, it can reduce the chances of cancer relapse and simultaneously improves the survival rate of the patient.
These are some of the most commonly used and reliable treatment options for treating breast cancer. Researches are being conducted all the time, in order to come up with all new and effective treatment methods. Meanwhile, you should always stay alert and informed about all the latest developments and possible options for cure. Breast cancer treatment in India is available nearly everywhere. Contact us for details.

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