Metastatic Breast Cancer
Metastatic breast cancer, also known as advanced or stage 4 breast cancer, is a type of cancer that has spread beyond the breasts and nearby lymph nodes to other areas of the body, such as the lungs, liver, bones and brain. This cancer is often difficult to treat and has a poor prognosis. However, advances in medicine are steadily improving the outcomes for those diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Treatments such as hormone therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy and radiation therapy can help slow cancer growth and can help improve quality of life. Research is ongoing to discover new and innovative treatments that may be more effective against metastatic breast cancer.
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