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Most women with stages I, II, or III breast cancers are treated with surgery, often followed by radiation therapy. Many also get some kind of drug therapy.
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Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays (such as x-rays) or particles to kill cancer cells.
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Some types of breast cancer are affected by hormones in the blood. Hormone therapy uses drugs that block estrogen in certain types of breast cancer.
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Chemotherapy (chemo) is a treatment of cancer-killing drugs used to kill breast cancer in men cells. Learn more about chemotherapy here.
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If you are facing male breast cancer, we can help you learn about the treatment options and possible side effects, and point you to information and services to help you in your cancer journey.
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Treating Breast Cancer in Men
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Local treatments
Some treatments are called local therapies, meaning they treat the tumor without
affecting the rest of the body. These treatments are more likely to be useful for earlier
stag...
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Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells.
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Research into causes, prevention, and treatment of kidney cancer is ongoing in many medical centers throughout the world. Find out what's new here.
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Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays (such as gamma rays or x-rays) and particles (such as electrons, protons, or neutrons) to kill cancer cells.
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Chemotherapy is a treatment with anti-cancer drugs that may be injected into a vein or given by mouth. Learn more about chemo for breast cancer.