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I want to know about breast cancer. How is it managed?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

What is the treatment for breast cancer?

Thanks.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern.

Four cycles of AC chemotherapy (A is Doxorubicin Hydrochloride (Adriamycin), and C is Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)) are done two times per week, followed by four cycles of Taxol chemotherapy two times per week. After chemotherapy, hormonal therapy is done for five years (just one tablet) along with estrogen-suppressing therapy. You can also go for a test called OncotypeDX to see how much benefit you will have from giving chemotherapy. Send me any imaging reports, like CT (computed tomography) scans or ultrasound.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

We are waiting for the Prosigna test results, as we have an appointment with the oncologist. Just wondering what the side effects of chemotherapy will be, and what the chances of recurrence are? Can I possibly skip chemotherapy and start with hormonal therapy with lifestyle modifications?

Thanks.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com

Prosigna and Oncotype DX are the same. This will give us the percentage of benefits she will have from receiving chemotherapy. Chemotherapy is indicated for females below the age of 50, and the chance of recurrence is 20-25% for these females. Because she is 36 years old, she is very young, and the benefits of chemotherapy should be given. Side effects are nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and fatigue. Modern medicine controls side effects very well. Also, young females handle chemotherapy very well in my practice. Only 2-3% of females experience moderate to severe side effects. I am sure she will take chemo in the blink of an eye.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At April 24, 2021
Reviewed AtDecember 10, 2025

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