Thanks to extensive research and aggressive treatment, many women have good outcomes with their breast cancer.
Doctors often have several treatment options to consider for each patient. A number of factors will determine your best treatment option including:
- The stage of the cancer
- The results of hormone receptor and genetic tests
- Your general health
Treatment options include:
- Surgery
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Hormone therapy
- Targeted therapy
Because of the factors your doctor must consider when designing your treatment, what is recommended for one woman may not be the best option for another.
In many cases, your treatment plan will include a combination of several options.
Your doctor will discuss the treatment options available to you along with possible side effects. Be sure you understand the risks and probable outcomes before deciding on a treatment plan. You may also want to discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of appropriate clinical trials.
Marshfield Clinic has cancer experts in every field of screening, diagnosis, treatment and support. Three Marshfield Clinic centers have received full accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC).