Stage IV Breast Cancer Treatment Options
Stage IV Breast Cancer Treatment Options
For postmenopausal women who have HER2-negative breast cancer and have tried other treatments for hormone-receptor positive cancer, the doctor may prescribe everolimus (Afinitor) along with exemestane.
Postmenopausal women who haven’t had hormone therapy may take palbociclib along with letrozole.
Surgery and radiation are used in some cases. These treatments may help treat pain and other symptoms in areas where the cancer has spread.
Other drugs may help treat some of the side effects of breast cancer treatment, such as nausea and fatigue.
Clinical trialsare open to many women with stage IV breast cancer. A clinical trial may give you access to cutting-edge treatments. Talk to your doctor to find out more about them.
Stage IV Breast Cancer Treatment Options
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For postmenopausal women who have HER2-negative breast cancer and have tried other treatments for hormone-receptor positive cancer, the doctor may prescribe everolimus (Afinitor) along with exemestane.
Postmenopausal women who haven’t had hormone therapy may take palbociclib along with letrozole.
Surgery and radiation are used in some cases. These treatments may help treat pain and other symptoms in areas where the cancer has spread.
Other drugs may help treat some of the side effects of breast cancer treatment, such as nausea and fatigue.
Clinical trialsare open to many women with stage IV breast cancer. A clinical trial may give you access to cutting-edge treatments. Talk to your doctor to find out more about them.