Breast Cancer Treatment Options
- Advanced diagnostic and imaging capabilities, including MRI-directed needle biopsies
- New surgical techniques such as nipple sparing mastectomy which leaves intact much or all of the normal skin of the breast and related clinical trials
- New radiation therapy treatments, such as single-dose intra-operative radiation therapy (IORT) or 3D conformal partial breast irradiation, which shorten treatment times and reduce exposure
- New drug therapies, including PARP inhibitors and immunotherapy
- Novel breast reconstruction techniques for patients who want options beyond implants
- Weekly tumor board of multidisciplinary experts review your same-day physical exam, records, radiographs and pathology results, and provide immediate treatment recommendations
- Support programs such as meditation and acupuncture to complement medical treatment; survivorship programs for the patient and family
Making decisions about your course of treatment can seem overwhelming. Your Stanford physician will provide a thorough overview of treatment options, and develop a plan respecting your individual needs. You may need to see numerous specialists throughout the course of your care, and together, we will help assemble your treatment team and an overall plan for treatment.
There are many options available in breast cancer treatment, including:
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