What type of chemotherapy is used for breast cancer? Dr. Waseem Abbas

 

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Chemotherapy is a type of drug therapy
used to destroy cancer cells, or meant to destroy rapidly growing cells in the
body.

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For breast cancer chemotherapy uses
drugs to target and destroy the breast cancer cells. These chemo medicines are
usually injected intravenously (given directly into the vein) or taken by mouth
orally.

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Chemotherapy for breast cancer regularly is used in addition to other treatments, such as surgery,
radiation therapy or hormone therapy.

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It can be used to increase the chance
of a cure, decrease the risk of the cancer returning, and reduce symptoms from
the cancer.

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It also helps individuals with cancer
live longer with a better quality of life.

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In breast cancer, if the cancer has
recurred or spread, chemotherapy may control the breast cancer to help women to
live longer.

 

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