Breast Pathology and Cancer Diagnosis

Breast Cancer - Therapy, Prevention, and Medication

To reduce the chances of developing breast cancer for women at higher risk, healthcare providers may recommend therapy along with one of several medications based upon careful risk assessment. Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERM) is another name for these medications, these include tamoxifen and raloxifene. Aromatase inhibitors are a group of medications; they are effective for breast cancer prevention. These medications prevent tumor which is known to be responsive to female hormones. The treatment plan to achieve good outcomes is affected by the biology of breast cancer. Breast Therapy includes Mastectomy, breast-sparing surgery and radiation therapy, Chemotherapy, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Hormone Therapy, and Targeted Therapy.