Breast Cancer 301
The Basics That Every Breast Cancer patient should know. Surgery, Radiation & Chemo Review
Course Summary
SURGERY, CHEMOTHERAPY, & RADIATION THERAPY
SURGERY: The goal of surgery is to remove the cancer. There are 2 main types of surgeries and reconstruction may play a role too. However, based on your stage and receptor status (ER, PR, Her2neu), your team may recommend chemotherapy first.
CHEMOTHERAPY: As noted above, chemotherapy may be first, or it may follow surgery. However, it is important to discuss with your Medical Oncologist (chemo Doc) common side effects. There are additional "golden nuggets" also shared in this section
RADIATION THERAPY: Radiation therapy is an integral part of MOST breast cancer treatments. The areas (breast, superclavicular, axilla, etc., - learn about these in the videos) to be treated depend heavily on the stage of cancer, surgical treatment, age, etc., Many patients are usually surprise to learn that radiation therapy treatments are daily (M-F) range from from 3 to 6weeks; in some cases, there are option for shorter courses, in very early stage breast cancer. Watch these videos to learn about basics, questions to ask your Radiation Oncologist and more nuggets for this process
Course Curriculum
Q4CD Team
Highly Recommended Course. Easy to Understand, Informative, Very Well Organized. The Course is Full of Practical and Valuable for Anyone who wants to be prepared for their appointments
Course Pricing
Breast Cancer 301
$29.95 USD
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This will be the best 40min of your time in preparation for your appointments and conversing with your cancer care team!
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- Breast Cancer Surgical options
- Different types of breast reconstructions
- Radiation therapy 101; special insights from team
- Chemotherapy and what to expect