Options for treatment

Treatment for breast cancer usually consists of a combination of therapies.
Depending of the disease stage, the patient's health, as well as the shape and size of the tumor:

• Chemotherapy can be used together with hormonal therapy (for tumors that respond to estrogen or progesterone) or targeted therapy (a type of chemotherapy that targets proteins and genes specifically found in cancerous cells, or those helping their growth)
• Radiotherapy or chemotherapy can be given prior to a surgery to reduce the size of the tumor or after surgery to destroy any remaining cancer cells.

The reality is that there is not “a therapy” for breast cancer. The medical teams that follow each patient have the knowledge and experience to suggest the best one(s) for that particular patient. It is important, however, that the treatment options are clear, and that the patient agrees with its implications. 

It is crucial as well that you fully collaborate with your clinical team, reporting any reaction/s to the medication in order to find the one(s) that is not only most effective but also suits you best.