Verified By July 25, 2023
Breast cancer can affect both females and males. It is the most prevalent cancer type in women globally. In India, one in 28 women is likely to develop breast cancer during her lifetime. Abnormal cell growth in breast tissue causes breast cancer. Cancer can metastasize and affect other areas of the body.
Fortunately, there have been significant breakthroughs in breast cancer treatments that have helped improve patients’ survival rates and quality of life. At Apollo Cancer Centre, we offer cutting-edge treatment methods for breast cancer. This article will discuss the top 5 key breast cancer treatments for men and women.
Doctors use endocrine therapy to treat breast cancer that is hormone receptor-positive. It is a type of systemic therapy. This therapy works by blocking the production or activity of hormones that promote the growth of breast cancer cells. This therapy is often used after surgery to reduce the risk of recurrence or as the primary treatment for advanced breast cancer.
Benefits of Endocrine Therapy
Targeted therapy is a treatment that focuses on specific genes or proteins related to cancer cell growth and spreading. It aims to inhibit their function and activity. The goal is to block the signals that promote cancer cell growth and division while leaving healthy cells intact.
This therapy is often used with chemotherapy or radiation therapy to improve its effectiveness. Targeted therapy is particularly effective in treating HER2-positive breast cancer, which accounts for 20% of all breast cancer cases.
Benefits of Targeted Therapy
Breast preserving operation, also known as a lumpectomy, is a surgical procedure that removes the tumour and some surrounding tissue while preserving the breast. This surgery is often used for early-stage breast cancer and is an alternative to a mastectomy.
Benefits of Breast Preserving Operation
Mastectomy is a surgical operation that involves the complete removal of the breast. Surgeons often perform this surgery for advanced breast cancer or when the tumour is too large for a lumpectomy.
Benefits of Mastectomy
Proton therapy is an advanced radiation therapy that uses high-energy protons to destroy cancer cells. This therapy is highly effective in treating breast cancer because it delivers a high radiation dose directly to the tumour site, sparing healthy tissue around it. It reduces the risk of side effects and complications associated with traditional radiation therapy.
Benefits of Proton Therapy
In addition to the breakthrough treatments for breast cancer available at Apollo Cancer Centre, patients can take additional steps to care for themselves and improve their quality of life. These tips can help patients manage the side effects of treatment, reduce their risk of recurrence, and improve their overall well-being.
Physical Care
Emotional Care
Follow-up Care
Breast cancer is challenging, but with the breakthrough treatments available at Apollo Cancer Centre, patients can receive the best care possible. From advanced proton therapy to targeted therapy and breast-preserving operations, our team of experts provides personalized treatment plans that cater to each patient’s unique needs.
The patients can actively participate in their treatment journey. Doing so can improve their well-being and lead to the best possible outcomes. At Apollo Cancer Centre, we are committed to fighting breast cancer and helping our patients live life to the fullest.