標題: Here she addresses questions about the different subtypes 00 [打印本頁] 作者: ynrhtiir 時間: 2016-3-31 14:58 標題: Here she addresses questions about the different subtypes 00
Using subtypes to guide treatment of advanced breast cancer
Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for Georgia Cancer Specialists, Cheryl Jones, MD, has experience in treating patients with an incurable but treatable disease, which comprises metastatic (stage IV) and locally advanced (stage III) breast cancer.
Metastatic breast cancer occurs when the cancer spreads to other parts of the body and is treated differently than earlier stages of the disease. Dr. Kamagra Gel Prodaja Jones explains the importance of understanding tumor subtypes to help patients become more involved in treatment discussions.
Here she addresses questions about the different subtypes, which include human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 positive (HER2+) and hormone receptor positive (HR+).
Q: How do HR and HER2 status help determine a treatment plan?
Dr. Jones: Each tumor's genetic makeup helps oncologists identify the best approach to the treatment of advanced breast Lovegra Online cancer.
HR+ tumors, which occur in approximately 70 percent of cases, are fueled by hormones like estrogen and progesterone. Therefore, postmenopausal patients may benefit from hormonal therapy, such as an aromatase inhibitor, Viagra Sydney Pharmacy which blocks the production of estrogen from helping the cancer grow.
If the breast cancer is HR , accounting for about 15 20 percent of cases in the US, then we treat with drugs other than hormonal therapy, such as chemotherapy.
If the tumor overexpresses the HER2 gene it is known as HER2+ and requires aggressive treatment such as with drugs that target the HER2 protein. Cialis Online Sydney This occurs in about one in five breast cancers.
Q: What are the biggest considerations when treating advanced breast cancer subtypes?
Dr. Jones: For advanced HR+/HER2 breast cancer, we consider how this type can outsmart hormonal Buy Cialis Uk therapy over time and become resistant, Cialis 10mg resulting in tumor progression7.
Treatments exist that may extend the benefits of hormonal therapy. For example, Afinitor (everolimus) is a prescription medicine used to treat advanced HR+/HER2 breast cancer, along with the Buy Kamagra Australia medicine exemestane (an aromatase inhibitor), in postmenopausal women who have already received certain other medicines for their cancer. Afinitor can cause serious side effects, including lung or breathing problems, infections and kidney failure Kamagra Jelly Amazon which can lead to death
