Breast Cancer Treatment (08): Radiation Therapy

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Oakland and Berkeley, CA
Breast Cancer Treatment Options (08): Radiation Therapy
Video for Women Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

This segment describes the goal of radiation therapy, to remove any microscopic cancers left in the breast, how radiation therapy is broken down over the course of therapy, what is involved in having radiation therapy done and potential side affects due to radiation therapy.

The purpose of this video is to guide you through the stages of evaluation of this disease, describe factors that affect prognosis, and discuss various treatments which may be appropriate for you. We don't endorse or recommend one course of treatment over another, but rather provide this information to help you understand your options before you consult with your doctors about your treatment plan. Please note: Viewing this video works best over a high speed internet connection. If you'd prefer to receive a DVD copy, please call our office at (510) 869-8833.

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[vheetah]

This video was quite helpful. Thanks.

[Operations8x]

After chemo you're most likely half dead anyway, why not light up like Chernobyl?

[spyro matt]

This is very helpful indeed, concise and straight to the point! Kudos!

[Miri Mindfully]

My Mom is getting Radiation right now due to breast cancer. Her Dr. Recomend Oncotype- DX to determine her chance of recurrance. Since the number was low she did not need to undergo chemo.

[AgendiaInc]

Another option women who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer is looking into MammaPrint, the only FDA approved breast cancer recurrence test. It will help determine whether you're at high or low risk for cancer recurrence, which in turn would help you and your doctor decide the best therapy for you - no unnecessary treatments.

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[andiloria]

thank you for the video ! ! ! very helpful