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Breast Cancer (Expert Forum)
bilateral mastectomies
Questions posted in the Breast Cancer Forum are answered by medical professionals from The Cleveland Clinic. Topics include Breast Biopsy, Chemotherapy, Hormone Therapy, Lumps, Lumpectomy, Lymph node dissection, Lymphedema, Mammograms, Mastectomy, Radiation Therapy, Reconstruction, Self Breast Exam, and Surgery.
bilateral mastectomies
by turtleladyofwhittier, Jun 16, 2003 12:00AM
BOTH BREASTS REMOVED. No cancer cells found in lymph nodes removed from both breasts. One breast had hormone receptor type of cancer metasized to liver AS SHOWN ON ct SCAN.. Recommended treatment is "FEMARA"-NO chemotherapy. The other breast had fast growing cancer cells. Is this a normal type of treatment?
I am seeking another referral within my HMO as well as a City of Hope referral How long would FEMARA need to be taken?
I am seeking another referral within my HMO as well as a City of Hope referral How long would FEMARA need to be taken?
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-JS, Jun 16, 2003 12:00AM
Dear turtleladyofwhittier, The goal of treatment for metastatic breast cancer (breast cancer that has spread to another site beyond the breast, such as to the liver) is control of the disease and symptoms. This usually means systemic treatment (treatment throughout the body), that can be either chemotherapy, or hormone therapy. Femara is a type of hormone therapy that could very well be an appropriate choice. Treatment of metastatic breast cancer would depend on characteristics of the tumor such as if it is hormone receptor positive, also your individual situation such as your overall health.
