These markings assure that the radiation will be given in the exact area. Toward the end of treatment, the skin may become moist and weepy. In most cases, the effects of radiation on the skin are temporary and the skin involved in the treated area will heal after the completion of the treatments. Oncologists carefully monitor the intensity and length of each treatment, and the area being treated. In addition, you will have regular physical exams during the course of your treatments.
Chemotherapy is the use of anti-cancer drugs to treat cancerous cells.
Chemotherapy reaches all part of the body, not just the cancer cells. The oncologist will recommend a treatment plan for each individual. The oncologist will also determine how long and how often you will have chemotherapy treatments. Chemotherapy may be given in a variety of settings including your home, a hospital outpatient facility, a physician's office or clinic, or in a hospital. There are several other different types of treatment for breast cancer, for which we will provide a brief overview.