Treatment

Treatment

Modern treatment is personalised: surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, hormone therapy and targeted therapies are combined to match your cancer — and your life.

5+families of treatments combined in personalised plans17topics in this section

Section overview

Choosing your medical team

Your care team is your partner in one of the most important journeys of your life. Choosing well — and building trust — changes everything.

Treatment overview

Breast cancer treatment has never been more effective or more personalised. Here is the map of what your team can offer — and why.

Breast cancer surgery

Surgery removes the cancer from the body. It is the most common treatment for breast cancer — and today it is more precise and gentler than ever.

Lumpectomy

A lumpectomy removes the tumour and a thin rim of healthy tissue around it, keeping the rest of the breast intact.

Mastectomy

A mastectomy removes the whole breast. It is chosen when a lumpectomy cannot offer a safe result, or when a woman prefers it.

Lymph node removal & lymphedema

Lymph nodes under the arm are checked to see whether cancer has spread. Modern techniques remove as few nodes as possible — and lymphedema can be prevented or managed.

Breast reconstruction

Reconstruction restores the shape of the breast after mastectomy. It is a personal choice with many options — and no wrong answer.

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. It is powerful, well understood — and far more tolerable than its reputation suggests.

Radiation therapy

Radiation uses precisely targeted high-energy beams to destroy any cancer cells left after surgery. It is a short, painless daily ritual.

Hormone therapy

Many breast cancers are fuelled by oestrogen or progesterone. Hormone therapy blocks that fuel — quietly, powerfully, and for years.

Targeted therapy

Targeted therapies attack specific molecules that help cancer grow — like a precision strike instead of a wide shot.

Side effects of treatment & how to manage them

Treatments save lives, but they come with side effects. Knowing what to expect — and how to cope — keeps you in the driver’s seat.

Standard treatment vs clinical trials

Clinical trials offer access to tomorrow’s treatments today. Understanding how they work helps you decide whether one is right for you.

Mental health & emotional support

A breast cancer diagnosis is emotional as much as physical. Your mind deserves care as deliberate as your body’s — and asking for support is not weakness, it is strategy.

Physical activity, wellbeing & nutrition

During and after treatment, movement and food are medications you control. Small, steady habits rebuild strength and protect your future.

Follow-up care after treatment

When treatment ends, follow-up begins. Regular checks keep you healthy, catch problems early, and help you rebuild life beyond cancer.

Bone health

Some breast cancer treatments can weaken bones over time. Protecting them early — with calcium, movement and the right screening — is easy and important.

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