There are two major goals of breast cancer treatment:
1) To rid the body of the cancer as completely as possible.
2) To prevent cancer from returning.
How Is the Type of Breast Cancer Treatment Determined?
The type of breast cancer treatment recommended for you will depend on the size of your tumor, the extent of disease in your lymph nodes and/or throughout your body (the stage), and the presence of the HER2 oncogene and endocrine receptors (estrogen and progesterone receptors). Age, menstrual status, underlying health issues, and personal preferences play a role in this decision making process as well.
