Are new treatments for metastatic breast cancer being developed?
Yes, many new metastatic breast cancer treatments are under study. To develop new treatments, the NCI sponsors clinical trials (research studies) with breast cancer patients in many hospitals, universities, medical schools, and breast cancer centers around the country. Clinical trials are a critical step in the improvement of treatment. Before any new treatment can be recommended for general use, doctors conduct studies to find out whether the treatment is both safe for patients and effective against the disease. The results of such studies have led to progress not only in the treatment of breast cancer, but in the detection, diagnosis, and prevention of the disease as well. Patients interested in taking part in a clinical trial should talk with their doctor. Source: Compiled from information from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NCI health-related material is provided for information purposes only and does not necessarily repr
