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...Immunotherapy is a type of systemic treatment that aims to boost a person's own immune system to fight cancer. Systemic treatments work by treating the whole body. Normally, the body’s...

...Chemotherapy is a type of systemic treatment in which drugs are used to kill cancer cells. Systemic treatments work by treating the whole body. Chemotherapy drugs may be used in...

...Some women with advanced breast cancer may want to consider clinical trials as a treatment option. Clinical trials are a type of medical research in which new treatments are studied...

...Advanced breast cancer – a term that encompasses both locally advanced breast cancer and metastatic breast cancer. Axillary lymph nodes – the lymph nodes found under the arm. Axillary lymph...

...Breast cancer may first appear as changes to the skin of the breast. Changes to the skin may appear as: Any changes to the breast tissue, including changes to the...

...While most breast cancers do not cause pain, some patients may experience breast or nipple pain. Pain in the breast or nipple that does not go away should be reported...

...People with advanced breast cancer may have a care team of doctors and other specialists. A care team can combine people with many different jobs. They will work together to...

...One of the symptoms that breast cancer may cause is a change in the size or shape of the breast. The breast may appear to be swollen, misshapen, or may...

...Hospice care is a model of compassionate care given at the end of someone’s life. Also called end-of-life care, hospice care often involves a team of healthcare professionals to provide...

...Living with advanced breast cancer can be challenging, both emotionally and physically. In addition to symptoms from the disease, treatments used to slow or stop cancer’s growth can cause unwanted...

...After receiving treatment for breast cancer, you will make a plan with your healthcare team for follow-up care. This plan is important because it will help you stay in good...

...If you have breast cancer, you may feel frightened about what comes next. You may be asking yourself big questions about how to maintain your health. And while no one...

...Many of the treatments used for breast cancer can impact a woman’s fertility, or the ability to have children. While breast cancer in men is rare, treatment for breast cancer...

...Once a person has had a diagnosis of breast cancer or any type of cancer, there is a chance of it returning after treatment, called a recurrence. Having breast cancer...

...When someone you love is diagnosed with advanced breast cancer, it can bring up a wave of emotions, including fear, shock, sadness, anger, helplessness, and anxiety. Watching your spouse or...

...When someone you love has advanced breast cancer, it can be overwhelming. As a caregiver, your role is vital to their well-being. You may be helping with daily tasks, offering...

...Aromasin (exemestane) is a type of hormone therapy for advanced or metastatic (cancer that has spread) breast cancer. It is used in women who are past menopause who experienced disease...

...Talking with children about a parent’s or grandparent’s cancer is difficult, but opening a dialogue with children can help them feel more comfortable about asking questions as well as provide...

...Femara (letrozole) is a type of hormone therapy used to treat breast cancer in certain people. It is used as: The active ingredient in Femara is letrozole. Many breast cancers have...

...Arimidex (anastrozole) is a type of hormone therapy called an aromatase inhibitor. It may be used in the treatment of breast cancer in several ways: The active ingredient in Arimidex...