Women's Health

Breast Cancer Treatment See All  Breast Cancer: Treatment Choices in Breast Cancer Treatment The good news is that breast cancer can be treated successfully. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, or any combination of these. Here's a closer look at each. ...more  Breast Cancer: Surgery in Breast Cancer Treatment Surgery to remove as much of the cancer as possible is the main treatment for breast cancer. Today, women have many surgical options and choices. ...more  Breast Cancer: Breast Reconstruction After Breast Surgery in Breast Cancer Treatment Breast reconstruction surgery involves creating a breast mound that comes as close as possible to the form and appearance of the natural breast. ...more  Breast Cancer: Lymphedema After Treatment in Breast Cancer Treatment Whenever the normal drainage pattern in the lymph nodes is disturbed or damaged - often during surgery to remove the lymph nodes - the arm may swell. This swelling, caused by too much fluid, is called lymphedema. ...more  Breast Cancer: Radiation Therapy in Breast Cancer Treatment Radiation therapy is a breast cancer treatment choice that often uses X-rays to kill cancer cells. There are several ways to give radiation therapy to the breast cancer cells. ...more  Breast Cancer: Hormone Therapy in Breast Cancer Treatment For some types of breast cancer, hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone, can also cause breast cancer cells to grow. In these cases, hormone therapy is used to help prevent the growth, spread, and recurrence of breast cancer. ...more  About Clinical Trials: Information from the National Cancer Institute in Breast Cancer Treatment Clinical trials are studies managed by government agencies, educational institutions, private not-for-profit organizations, or commercial businesses. They develop and evaluate the effectiveness of new treatments and therapies for diseases. ...more