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1. www.mayoclinic.org › tests-procedures › chemotherapyChemotherapy for breast cancer - Mayo Clinic

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   Oct 6, 2022 · Learn how chemotherapy drugs target and destroy breast cancer cells and what side effects they may cause. Find out when and why chemotherapy is used before, after or instead of surgery or radiation.

2. www.cancer.org › cancer › typesChemotherapy for Breast Cancer | Breast Cancer Treatment

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   Learn about the types, uses, and side effects of chemo drugs for breast cancer. Find out when chemo is given before or after surgery, and how it can help lower the risk of recurrence or treat metastatic disease.

3. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › treatmentsChemotherapy for Breast Cancer: Types & Side Effects

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   Sep 18, 2023 · Learn about the common types of chemotherapy drugs for breast cancer, how they work, and what to expect before, during and after treatment. Find out the benefits and risks of chemotherapy, how to manage side effects, and when to call your doctor.

4. www.breastcancer.org › treatment › chemotherapyChemotherapy for Breast Cancer

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   Learn how chemotherapy works, when it's used, and what to expect during treatment. Find out about different chemotherapy medicines, regimens, side effects, and costs.

5. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › breastBreast cancer - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Feb 10, 2024 · Learn about the tests and procedures used to diagnose breast cancer, such as mammograms, ultrasounds and biopsies. Find out how breast cancer is staged and treated with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and hormone therapy.

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   What is chemo treatment for breast cancer?

   • Chemotherapy is a breast cancer treatment that uses powerful drugs to attack cancer cells. It’s sometimes called systemic therapy. That’s because chemotherapy drugs circulate throughout bloodstream. At Memorial Sloan Kettering, women receive chemotherapy from a team that specializes solely in breast cancer.

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   What type of chemotherapy should I take if I have breast cancer?

   • For example, if you have adjuvant and neoadjuvant breast cancer chemotherapy, your provider may use one or more of the following types of chemotherapy: Anthracyclines, such as doxorubicin (Adriamycin®) and epirubicin (Ellence®). Taxanes, like paclitaxel (Taxol®) and docetaxel (Taxotere®). 5-fluorouracil (5-FU®) or capecitabine (Xeloda®).

   Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer: Types & Side Effects - Cleveland Clinic

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   When is chemotherapy given for breast cancer?

   • Chemotherapy for breast cancer may be given in the following situations: After you have surgery to remove the breast cancer, your doctor may recommend chemotherapy to destroy any undetected cancer cells and reduce your risk of the cancer recurring. This is known as adjuvant chemotherapy.

   Chemotherapy for breast cancer - Mayo Clinic

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7. www.mskcc.org › cancer-care › typesChemotherapy for Breast Cancer | Memorial Sloan Kettering ...

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   Learn about chemotherapy options for early-stage and metastatic breast cancer, including drugs, regimens, and side effects. Find out how MSK's medical oncologists customize treatment plans and access clinical trials.

8. www.cancer.gov › types › breastBreast Cancer Treatment - NCI - National Cancer Institute

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   Learn about the types, stages, and treatment options for breast cancer, a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the breast. Find out about risk factors, genetic tests, and prevention strategies for breast cancer.