learnlooklocate.com 📌 When we look at breast cancer, whether that's stage zero, which we call DCIS, where we talk about invasive breast cancer, two-thirds of breast cancers are hormone positive,right? So they're driven by estrogen or progesterone. And while that's great, that's something that's driving the breast cancer that we can target, you know, and it's not chemotherapy, these drugs that we use to target them aren't without risk, right?
And so there are two big classes of drugs, just as a general overview recap. There's tamoxifen, which we're going to talk about, and then there's aromatase inhibitors, which is a whole other group that we've talked about before. And so tamoxifen is usually reserved for premenopausal women. We can use them in both menopausal, but unfortunately, we cannot use the aromatase inhibitors in premenopausal women unless we put them into menopause.
Rahul Singh, MD is an Oncologist & Hematologist located in the Northern Virginia & Washington D.C. area. Trained at George Washington University and in the Veterans Administration System, he is focused on promoting awareness and knowledge in different types of cancers and blood-related disorders. Dr. Singh is an advocate for breast cancer awareness, specifically given the many different misconceptions regarding prognosis and treatment. ⁠
We advocate the importance of self-breast exams, what to look for when performing a self-exam, and when to see a doctor. We provide resources for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, as well as for their families and friends.
The five-year survival rate for women who catch their cancer early is nearly 100%. Here’s an important statistic. Many women do not perform self-breast exams or see a doctor for regular screenings. Learn Look Locate LLC wants to highlight the work of organizations around the world that are working to promote early detection of breast cancer. We will feature stories of women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and share their journeys.
There are several ways to diagnose breast cancer, including mammograms, biopsies, and ultrasounds. Once breast cancer is diagnosed, there are a few treatment options available, including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. The best way to treat breast cancer is to catch it early and to get the best treatment possible.
There is a strong community of women who have been affected by breast cancer. In addition, there are a number of organizations and resources available to help women find the support they need.
Learn Look Locate LLC provides resources for women who want to get involved in the fight against breast cancer.
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