The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Abstract
Breast cancer is rampant in today’s world. Because there are many different cases and so many different ways to classify breast cancer, a multidisciplinary approach must be taken. Many patients undergo breast conserving surgery which creates a need for the eradication of any remaining tumor residue through radiation. Fifty Gy of radiation should be applied to the breast with an additional 16 Gy as a boost. If a mastectomy is performed to remove a large tumor and 4 or more positive lymph nodes were present, radiation should be applied as well. If the tumor expresses HER2 protein, Trastuzumab should be given to “turn off” the protein. If a patient’s cancer is hormone receptor positive, Tamoxifen should be given. If, however, the patient is premenopausal, the Tamoxifen must be given together with ovarian suppressors.
Recommended Citation
Ehrman, E. (2016). Most Efficient Methods to Treat Breast Cancer. The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences, 10(1). Retrieved from https://touroscholar.touro.edu/sjlcas/vol10/iss1/2
