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What Is Included In Combined Modality Treatment For Breast Cancer?
At a prominent state hospital, a 45-year-old woman is receiving a ‘combined modality' treatment for the initial stage of breast cancer. State the two aspects included in this treatment. State the methods by which a radiation oncologist can administer these therapies. Additionally, state four major differences between the two modes of treatment.
Thu, 9 Feb 2017
Hi combined modulity treatment means that initially you are treated with tamoxifen (20 mg/day) for 3–6 months. This was followed by surgery and radiotherapy when feasible and then tamoxifen for 5 years or until disease recurrence.
tamoxifen is more effective in the treatment of elderly or frail patients with locally advanced breast carcinoma with estrogen receptor positive tumors, and resulted in a reasonable response rate, including complete responses and good overall survival while for young patient initial treatment include ocal therapies (such as surgery and/or radiotherapy.
tamoxifen is more effective in the treatment of elderly or frail patients with locally advanced breast carcinoma with estrogen receptor positive tumors, and resulted in a reasonable response rate, including complete responses and good overall survival while for young patient initial treatment include ocal therapies (such as surgery and/or radiotherapy.
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