Targeted therapy are medications that target a specific molecule on breast cancer cells. Targeted therapy may be used in people with invasive or metastatic breast cancer. Targeted therapy is usually…
What is breast cancer recurrence, what does it mean for survival, and how is it treated? In this video, Dr. Jennifer Griggs explains everything you need to know about the…
What is a multigene assay, also called gene expression assay? Do I need one? And what do the results, which come in the form of a "Recurrence Score", mean for…
What is the HER2 status? Why is it so important? And how does it affect your breast cancer treatment options? In this video, Dr. Jennifer Griggs explains everything you need…
What are the ER/PR hormone receptors? Why are they so important? And how do they affect your breast cancer treatment options? In this video, Dr. Jennifer Griggs explains everything you…
Ductal carcinoma in situ, DCIS, is a curable form of non-invasive breast cancer where the cancer cells do not leave the milk ducts. Hormonal therapy may be part of your…
Do you have a rare type of breast cancer, such as mucinous carcinoma, papillary carcinoma, medullary carcinoma, metaplastic carcinoma, inflammatory breast cancer, Paget's Disease, or other? Are you wondering what…
Are you wondering what type of diet you should follow during breast cancer treatment? How about exercise? Or things that you should avoid? In this video, Dr. Jennifer Griggs explains…
Are going through breast cancer treatment while pregnant? How does pregnancy affect the treatment of breast cancer? In this video, Dr. Jennifer Griggs explains everything about breast cancer treatment during…
What is neoadjuvant treatment? Who needs it? And what to expect from it? In this video, Dr. Jennifer Griggs explains everything you need to know about preoperative treatment for breast…
