Breast cancer is cancer that forms in tissues of the breast, usually the ducts (tubes that carry milk to the nipple) and lobules (glands that make milk). It occurs in both men and women, although male breast cancer is rare.
Breast cancer is cancer that forms in tissues of the breast, usually the ducts (tubes that carry milk to the nipple) and lobules (glands that make milk). It occurs in both men and women, although male breast cancer is rare.
Adjuvant therapy for breast cancer is the use of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy to help destroy any cancer cells that may be remaining in your body after breast surgery. The aim of adjuvant therapy is to reduce the risk of breast cancer from returning.
After a breast cancer diagnosis, you'll be faced with a difficult and emotional decision: Do you choose complete removal of your breast (mastectomy) or removal of only the tumor (lumpectomy) followed by radiation therapy? The information contained in this guide is intended to help you make this important decision.
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