Breast Cancer:Choosing Treatment
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Video: Perspectives on Choosing Treatment
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Breast Cancer TeamI had to look around, but it was worth it
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Double MastectomyI didn't want to worry all the time
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Her Anxious Lumpectomy SagaAfter 3, she chose mastectomy
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More Treatment OptionsYou have more say, medically and beyond
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6 Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Breast Cancer Treatment
It's partly about your cancer, partly about you
Your options for treating breast cancer generally include some combination of surgery, medication (chemotherapy, hormone therapy, Herceptin), and radiation—or sometimes just surgery alone... Read More
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Dr. Deborah L. Toppmeyer's Low-Stress Guide to Choosing Breast Cancer Treatment
Dr. Deborah L. Toppmeyer
Director of the New Jersey Comprehensive Breast Care Center
Q: How much time do I have to decide about treatment?
A: Waiting a couple of weeks after your diagnosis to decide what kind of surgery to have (and whether you want reconstruction, if that's an option) won't make a difference for the cancer's growth. It may be as much as six weeks after that before you're able to schedule the surgery. The key thing is not rush into any sort of treatment decision. Read More
A: Waiting a couple of weeks after your diagnosis to decide what kind of surgery to have (and whether you want reconstruction, if that's an option) won't make a difference for the cancer's growth. It may be as much as six weeks after that before you're able to schedule the surgery. The key thing is not rush into any sort of treatment decision. Read More
When a Second Opinion Helps: One Woman's Mastectomy Decision
Twilah Richardson consulted several doctors on her surgery and follow-up treatment
The first time, Twilah was advised by a general surgeon to get a bilateral mastectomy, and she wanted to be quite sure there was no other option. "I wasn't prepared mentally to deal with a bilateral mastectomy." ... Read More
