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What Tests Are Done to Check Cancer? How to Detect Cancer

Cancer is an uncontrolled growth of cells in the body. Diagnostic tests used to detect cancer vary depending on the type of cancer. So a test your doctor orders to diagnose pancreatic cancer may not be the same one they may use to […]

2021-11-02T12:31:20+08:00 April 28th, 2021|Categories: Disease & Treatment|Tags: |0 Comments

What Are the Signs of Metastatic Breast Cancer?

Is metastatic breast cancer curable?

Metastatic breast cancer is not curable, but can be treated to slow the growth of cancer, provide symptomatic relief, prolong life and improve quality of life. Treatment for metastatic cancer is lifelong, however, some patients do opt to forego treatment, except for palliative care.

What is the treatment for metastatic […]

2021-11-02T12:31:21+08:00 April 27th, 2021|Categories: Disease & Treatment|Tags: |0 Comments

Is It Better to Be ER PR Positive or Negative? Breast Cancer Treatment

What is the treatment for HR positive breast cancer?

Treatment for breast cancer is individualized depending on the type, grade, stage, gene mutations and HR and HER2 status. Treatment also depends on the age, overall health and whether the woman is menopausal or not. Treatment may be more complicated if the woman is

2021-11-02T12:31:23+08:00 April 25th, 2021|Categories: Disease & Treatment|Tags: |0 Comments