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Dr Hammer has scheduled a patient for chemotherapy The patient had a mastectomy on June 1 2000 Chemotherapy used after surgery is referred to as adjuvent hormone biologic stimulation?
adjuvant
How long can you safely wait to start chemotherapy after mastectomy?
The timing for starting chemotherapy after a mastectomy can vary based on individual circumstances, including the type of cancer and its stage. Generally, it's recommended to begin chemotherapy within a few weeks to a couple of months post-surgery to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence. However, the specific timeline should be discussed with your oncologist, who can tailor advice based on your health and treatment plan. Delaying treatment can sometimes be necessary for recovery, but it should be managed carefully.
What is the intensive drug treatment for breast cancer?
just like most of the cancers... chemotherapy
Is chemo more effective or mastectomy?
Chemotherapy and breast surgery are both important parts of cancer treatment. Whether one or the other, or both, are recommended depends on the clinical situation. The breast surgery removes the original tumor. The chemotherapy reduces the risk of recurrence or spread.
What is the worst risk of a modified radical mastectomy?
that surgery did not remove all the cancer cells and that further treatment may be necessary (with chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy). By far, the worst risk is recurrence of cancer.
Does breast have a cure?
Not yet, only some therapies. Some of which are effective for some people, some of which are not. Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and mastectomy (amputation of breast) are still very common treatments.
What kind of procedure is a lumpectomy surgery?
A lumpectomy surgery is the removal of a lump or cancerous tumor in breast tissue. This is the common alternative treatment to breast cancer instead of chemotherapy or mastectomy surgery.
How long post mastectomy precautions should be maintained?
Lifelong precaution
What additional treatment may be necessary after a mastectomy to treat the cancer?
Depending on the type of tumor, lymph node status, and other factors, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and/or hormone therapy may be prescribed.
Removal of the breast?
Removal of the breast is a Mastectomy.
Is this how you spell mastectomy?
Yes, mastectomy is the correct spelling.
Who does the Pink Heart Fund based in Mississippi serve?
The Pink Heart Fund based in Mississippi serves those suffering with cancer. It provides wigs for those who've undergone chemotherapy and post-mastectomy bra's.
