Medical Breast Cancer Treatment
Medical treatments for breast cancer continue to advance, offering more ways to fight cancer and keep it from coming back. At Mercy, your multispecialty team includes a medical oncologist—a doctor with training and expertise in non-surgical treatments for all types and stages of breast cancer. Your Mercy medical oncologist will help determine, plan and provide the treatment that’s right for you.
Medical Treatment for Breast Cancer
Depending on your age, along with the type and stage of your cancer, your treatment plan may include systemic therapies such as hormone therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy or bone-modifying drugs.
Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
At Mercy, we’ll take time to answer your questions, address your concerns and make sure you feel comfortable and informed before starting any new therapy. Your Mercy doctor can help you find ways to manage the side effects of hormone therapy.
Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer
Chemotherapy (chemo) uses drugs to stop or slow the growth of cancer cells. Not all breast cancer patients need chemo. Mercy medical oncologists determine the best course of treatment based on individual needs.
Chemo treatment can be delivered orally or directly into the veins by IV. Mercy Infusion Centers provide outpatient infusion services in a warm and comforting environment. Patients have the flexibility to receive chemo where it’s most convenient while keeping their electronic medical records centralized.
Many patients are anxious about the side effects of chemo. Your Mercy doctor can help prevent and manage them. Mercy also offers complementary treatments and therapies to reduce and manage side effects.
Targeted Therapy for Breast Cancer
Bone-Modifying Drug Treatment for Breast Cancer
Bone-modifying drugs are used in breast cancer treatment to protect and strengthen bones that have been weakened by invading breast cancer cells. These medications can also be used to treat or prevent osteoporosis due to AI therapy.
Talk with your doctor about whether one of these medications is right for you.
