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Treatment for breast cancer depends on the and type of the disease based on pathology results. Tumor testing and genetic testing can provide additional clues about which treatments may work best against your cancer. For people with or advanced cancer, these additional tests are usually recommended.
Standard treatment may include a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and hormone therapy. Some people may also benefit from treatment with immunotherapies or targeted therapies. Clinical trials may be available for any of cancer.
Which genes are linked to hereditary breast cancer?
About 10 percent of people diagnosed with breast cancer have an linked to breast cancer. People diagnosed with breast cancer who test positive for a mutation in the genes below may have different treatment recommendations or options.
Make sure that you receive a copy of your cancer test results, including your and your . Ask your doctor to explain your diagnosis, test results and treatment options in terms that you can understand. This will allow you to work with your doctor to choose a treatment plan that is right for you.
See below for more information on each of these breast cancer treatment topics.
More Information on Breast Cancer Treatment
Stages & Subtypes
Treatment for breast cancer depends on the and type based on pathology results. Learn how doctors determine the and subtype of breast cancers.
Standard Therapies
Standard treatment for breast cancer may include a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and hormone therapy.
Testing
Tumor testing and genetic testing can provide additional clues about which treatments may work best against your cancer.
Targeted & Immunotherapies
Targeted therapies are designed to attack or kill cancer cells, while sparing normal cells as much as possible. Immunotherapies help the body’s immune system detect and attack cancer cells.
Genetic Testing for Inherited Mutations
There are national guidelines that outline who should consider genetic counseling and testing for an linked to cancer.
Participate in Breast Cancer Treatment Research
Below are some of our featured research studies looking at new treatments for breast cancer treatment. To search for more studies, visit our Search and Enroll Tool.
Study of a New InvestigationaI Inhibitor to Treat People with Advanced Solid Tumors
Clinicaltrials.gov identifier:
NCT05932862
Clinicaltrials.gov identifier:
NCT04090567
Clinicaltrials.gov identifier:
NCT04673448
Testing a Vaccine for Treating or Preventing Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Clinicaltrials.gov identifier:
NCT04674306
Clinicaltrials.gov identifier:
NCT05417594
Clinicaltrials.gov identifier:
NCT05720039