| The diagnosis of breast cancer is overwhelming. | | | | different types and stages of breast cancer. These |
| After the initial phase of diagnosis comes the | | | | treatment types are based on four main techniques: |
| discussion of your breast cancer treatment type. This | | | | surgery, quimiotherapy, radiotherapy and hormonal |
| decision should involve more than just your physician. | | | | treatment. The primary breast cancer treatment is |
| Choosing the most appropriate breast cancer | | | | determined by tumor factors and by patient |
| treatment type is a decision that ideally involves the | | | | preference. |
| patient, family, and healthcare team. | | | | Obviously the goal of treatment is to completely |
| Ultimately, you and your physician must decide which | | | | remove the cancer and prevent it from coming back. |
| breast cancer treatment type is right for you. While | | | | This may involve more than one type of treatment. |
| you need the input from friends and family the | | | | The mainstay of breast cancer treatment is surgery, |
| decision should be yours. | | | | with possible chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy. |
| You should feel confident about the decision you | | | | The aesthetic outcome of breast cancer treatment is |
| make. Becoming educated to what is available will | | | | an important factor in breast cancer. The visualization |
| help your decision-making process. | | | | work for your breast cancer treatment should be |
| Making a confident decision about your breast cancer | | | | tailored to you needs and the way you perceive the |
| treatment type involves more than one aspect. The | | | | outcome. |
| good news is that when detected early, breast | | | | Dealing with the physical aspects of breast cancer |
| cancer treatment is often successful. | | | | treatment is only one part of the healing processbut |
| You should become familiar with the types of | | | | it is an important process that you should consider |
| treatment available, the success rates, potential side | | | | just as intently as the other portions of your |
| effects, and why the treatment being recommended | | | | treatment. |
| is best for your situation. | | | | Every woman diagnosed with breast cancer wants |
| Breast Cancer Treatment Types | | | | complete recovery and the ability to return to a |
| Take the time you need to sort out your treatment | | | | normal life. The path to total recovery may be filled |
| options. Your physician may suggest a variety of | | | | with time consuming treatments and recovery |
| treatment options and may also suggest that you | | | | processes. |
| consider taking part in a breast cancer treatment trial. | | | | There is no easy solution, but there are millions of |
| While learning and evaluating all of this information can | | | | breast cancer survivors who have returned to happy |
| take some time, its better to take the time | | | | normal lives. |
| necessary. Sometimes you may even want to get a | | | | Take the time to educate yourself and make an |
| second opinion from another medical professional. | | | | informed decision to join those survivors. |
| There are various treatment options available for | | | | |