Breast cancer is easy to treat if you discover it early. Women with a high risk are encouraged to schedule an annual mammography. Unfortunately, the number of women who should get mammography has decreased due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Since…
Patient-centered care involves providing care that is responsive to and respectful of individual patient values, needs, and preferences. It’s also about makings sure that all clinical decisions add value to the patient. Care for breast cancer patients requires coordination of…
A lumpectomy is a breast surgery used to remove cancer cells. It’s also called breast-conserving surgery. Unlike a mastectomy, it involves removing only a portion of breast tissue. Breast repair can be done right after the surgery or later on….
Clinical Challenges Associated With HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Three new therapies for HER-2 positive breast cancer have been approved. The standard treatment for this form of advanced breast of cancer is a combination of chemotherapy, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab, which are monoclonal…
New data shows that regular screening with mammography reduces the rate of advanced and fatal breast cancers significantly. The purpose of cancer screening is to identify tumors early when they are treatable. It helps to prevent the rise of advanced…