The ploidy of cancer cells refers to the amount of DNA they contain, and can be used to help predict how fast the cancer cells are dividing and growing.
The HER2 status determines a number of important things about the breast tumor, especially the best ways to treat it. Learn about how doctors test for HER2 status and what it means.
Breast Cancer in Men Early Detection,
Diagnosis, and Staging
Detection and Diagnosis
Catching cancer early often allows for more treatment options. Some early cancers may
have signs and symptoms that can be noticed, but that is not always the case.
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As researchers have learned more about the changes in cells that cause cancer, they have been able to develop newer drugs that specifically target these changes.
Understanding a Breast Cancer
Diagnosis
Types of Breast Cancer
There are several types of breast cancer. The type of breast cancer you have depends
on where in the breast it started and other factors.
Types of Breast Cancer Overview●
Ductal Carcin...
Targeted drugs are designed to block the growth and spread of cancer cells. These drugs work differently from chemotherapy drugs, which attack all cells that are growing quickly (including cancer cells).