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Learn more about how the hormone receptor status of a breast cancer is used in deciding treatment options.
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Treatment for breast cancer in men often depends on what type of breast cancer it is. Learn how breast cancers are classified here.
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Get definitions for commonly used cancer-related terms from the American Cancer Society.
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Get definitions for commonly used cancer-related terms from the American Cancer Society.
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For women at higher risk of breast cancer, drugs such as tamoxifen and raloxifene have been shown to help reduce the risk.
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Get details on how breast cancer is staged based on the TNM system to help determine prognosis, treatment options, and next steps.
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Staging is the process of finding out how far cancer has spread. This the most important factor in determining prognosis and treatment options.
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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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Learn more about breast cancer gene expression tests that look at patterns of certain genes to help predict if cancer will come back after treatment or if cancer will benefit from chemotherapy.
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Breast Cancer in Men Early Detection,
Diagnosis, and Staging
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Detection and Diagnosis
Catching cancer early often allows for more treatment options. Some early cancers may
have signs and symptoms that can be noticed, but th...