What Treatment for Breast Cancer thats Soread to The Ribs

Treatment of 4-th stage of breast cancer

Do I need to treat breast cancer stage 4?

If there is a possibility, you should always carry out the treatment of breast cancer. Although statistics show that average life expectancy does not change, but in some patients the life may significantly increase. The Rule of average numbers said: «I ate two lunches, while others – not one, but on average we ate each one for dinner ».

Unfortunately, not always, we can organize an effective treatment. The restrictions usually associated with a serious condition of patients immobility and inability to move. Most modern drugs for hormonotherapy are unavailable.

What is the main treatment method of metastatic breast cancer?

The main way to treat metastatic breast cancer is a medical technique. It involves the use of drugs (chemotherapy) and drugs for hormonotherapy. As for the treatment of breast cancer 1-3 stage, and with breast cancer of 4-th stage – uses the same drugs. Modes differ only by the introduction and duration of treatment.

Hormonotherapy or chemotherapy?

With metastases breast cancer is preferred the least toxic type of treatment. That is hormonotherapy. However hormonotherapy can not be used in all cases. If there are negative receptors for estrogen(ER) and progesterone (PR) the likelihood of improvement is less than ten percent.

Is there surgery while metastasis breast cancer?

Yes, there can be surgery, but the goal of surgical intervention – the elimination of complications of bladder cancer. For example, the removal of the breast can be performed with the disintegrating tumor, bleeding from the tumor expressed intoxication related to the tumor.

What is the role of radiotherapy in the treatment of metastatic cancer?

Radiation therapy is used to eliminate pain syndrome caused by metastatic tumors in bone.

How long does the treatment for metastatic cancer last?

Usually follow tactics: «until the treatment is effective and it does not limit with the toxic effects». There is another approach – to carry out treatment to maximum effect, plus two courses. The treatment may last from several months to several years.

How is estimated the effectiveness of treatment?

The effectiveness of the treatment is evaluated by means of inspection, X-ray methods (mammography, radiography, computed tomography, etc.), using ultrasound, etc.

While survey carried out calculation of how decreased or increased the size of the tumor after treatment. There are several gradations of tumor response to treatment – the progression, stabilization, partial regression, complete regression (complete disappearance of tumor).