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Breast Cancer Treatment: A Comprehensive Overview

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  Breast cancer is a malignant tumor originating in breast tissue that affects women worldwide and also diagnosed in men; less frequently however. Treatment options depend on factors like stage, location and type of cancer as well as patient overall health status and personal preferences.   Types of Breast Cancer Breast cancer comes in various forms, depending on which breast tissue type has been affected by its tumor. Some common forms include:   Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) is the initial stage of breast cancer , in which abnormal cells form within the lining of breast ducts but have yet to spread outside them. DCIS can be considered a non-invasive or precancerous condition as its risk for spread remains minimal.   Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC) It is one of the most prevalent forms of breast cancer, accounting for an estimated 80% of cases. IDC usually originates in milk ducts before invading surrounding breast tissue and spre
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Navigating Breast Cancer Treatment: A Guide for Patients

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Breast cancer treatment varies depending on the stage and type of breast cancer, as well as individual factors such as age and overall health. Generally, breast cancer treatment involves a combination of surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and/or hormone therapy. Surgery is often the first step in breast cancer treatment, and it involves removing the tumor and surrounding tissue. This may be followed by radiation therapy, which uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells. Chemotherapy is a systemic treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells throughout the body. Targeted therapy is a type of treatment that targets specific proteins or genes in cancer cells to block their growth and spread. Hormone therapy is a treatment for breast cancers that are hormone-receptor positive, meaning they grow in response to estrogen or progesterone. Hormone therapy can be used to block the effects of these hormones on cancer cells. The treatment plan for each person
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