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Chemotherapy is commonly used in breast cancer patients and
typically is described as adjuvant (given after local treatment, to lower the risk of
recurrent or metastatic disease) and therapeutic (if there is proven
evidence of
recurrence or metastatic disease.)
The preferred drugs are noted
below, other specific topics: adjuvant
chemotherapy , chemotherapy combined
with radiation, Herceptin, and hormonal therapy. |