How Do You Explore Systemic Therapy For Breast Cancer Treatment?
Breast cancer occurs when cells in the breast become malignant and develop into masses called tumors. When these malignant growths expand beyond the breasts, systemic treatment, which treats more of the body than just the breast tissue, is called for. Understand the difference between local and systemic therapy. For breast cancer patients whose cancer has not spread beyond the breasts, local therapy is often most appropriate. For those whose cancer has spread out into the whole body system, systemic therapy is more appropriate. Know that systemic therapy can include chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and other treatments. Prepare to have your energy level sapped. Try to keep up your spirits and your energy by planning quiet time. One cancer site recommends plenty of comedy movies and joke books. Ask your doctor which form of systemic therapy he wants to explore first and why. You have the right to understand all of your treatment options. Explore what you can do to augment your systemic th
