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Additional treatments 23
Chemotherapy 23
Radiotherapy 25
Hormone therapy 26
Monoclonal antibodies 28
Younger women 28
Clinical trials 29
Complementary therapies 29
Fatigue 30
After treatment 31
Finding out more 33
Useful addresses 33
2 Diagnosing and treating breast cancer 3 Diagnosing and treating breast cancer
and ask them to book someone. be taken so that it can be seen from two different angles.
The doctor/nurse will ask you about your symptoms. You Some women may find this uncomfortable or even painful,
may be asked to fill in a short form with questions about but it only lasts a few seconds.
any family history of breast problems and any medicines
Mammograms are usually only done on women over the age
you are taking.
of 35, as younger women’s breast tissue is generally too
This will be followed by a breast examination. The dense to produce a good image.
doctor/nurse will check both your breasts while you are
sitting and when you are lying down. After checking your
Ultrasound scan
breasts, they will usually examine the lymph nodes (glands)
in your armpits. An ultrasound scan uses high-frequency sound waves to
produce an image of the breast. You will be asked to lie on a
You may then need to have further tests. These will usually
couch with your arm above your head. Some gel will be
include a mammogram and/or an ultrasound scan followed
spread on your breast and a scanning probe will be moved
by fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and/or core biopsy.
around it. This is the same technique used to look at babies
(See below for more information about these tests.)
in the womb during pregnancy. An ultrasound scan is
The breast examination, mammogram/ultrasound and painless and only takes a few minutes to do. This is more
FNAC/core biopsy are known as triple assessment. suitable for women under the age of 35.
Sometimes all these tests can be done on your first visit Regardless of age, sometimes an ultrasound scan may be
with the results available later that day. This is known as a done as well as a mammogram when there is an area on the
one-stop clinic. In some hospitals this isn’t possible and you x-ray that needs to be looked at more closely.
may have to make another appointment for further tests or to
get your results. You may have to wait for about a week for
Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC)
your test results. This will vary with each breast clinic.
and core biopsy
If a lump or an abnormal area is found a sample will be
Mammogram
taken. This can be a fine needle aspiration (FNAC) or a core
A mammogram is a breast x-ray. The radiographer (expert in biopsy. Both these tests can be done with or without using
taking breast x-rays) will ask you to undress to the waist and ultrasound for guidance.
stand in front of the mammography machine. She or he will
then rest each breast in turn between two x-ray plates so that
it is compressed and flattened. Two images of each breast will
4 Diagnosing and treating breast cancer 5 Diagnosing and treating breast cancer
FNAC
FNAC is where cells are drawn off using a fine needle and
Getting your results
syringe. The sample is then sent to the laboratory where it is
It may be a good idea to have another adult with you when
looked at under a microscope. The specialist will use the
you get your results. That way you can be sure of support if
result to help decide what further tests or treatments are
you need it.
needed.
If your results show that you have cancer you may feel all
Core biopsy sorts of emotions such as fear, anger and helplessness, and
you may find it hard to take in what you are being told.
A core biopsy uses a larger needle to obtain a sample of
Having someone with you who can listen carefully or ask
tissue. The specialist may take several samples at the same
questions can be very helpful. You will also be put in contact
time. The tissue samples are sent to the laboratory where
with a breast care nurse who will talk to you about your
they are looked at under the microscope to confirm a
diagnosis and treatment. Information can help you
diagnosis.
understand what is happening. As well as reading this
You will be given a local anaesthetic to numb the area. Once booklet or listening to the CD that goes with it, you might
this wears off you will probably find that your breast aches find it helpful to call Breast Cancer Care’s helpline and talk in
and it may also be bruised. You may need to take painkillers if your own language to a nurse or someone who has had
the area is tender or painful. breast cancer.
Further tests
A triple assessment is usually all that is needed to make a
diagnosis but sometimes you may need further tests. You can
call Breast Cancer Care’s helpline (using an interpreter if you
like) to find out more about any tests you may be having.
6 Diagnosing and treating breast cancer Diagnosing and treating breast cancer 7
or concerns. If you need an interpreter the hospital should
Part two provide one. Or you can take along a family member or
friend to translate for you. You can also ring our free helpline
Treating breast cancer to get up-to-date information and support from our specially
trained team, using an interpreter if you want to talk in your
own language. They won’t tell you what to do, but they will
help you consider your options and suggest questions you
Introduction may want to take back to your doctors. Similarly, during and
after treatment our helpline team is there to discuss any
concerns you may have.
Breast cancer is not one single disease. There are several types
of breast cancer. It can be found at different stages of
development and can grow at different rates. But having
breast cancer doesn’t automatically mean that you are going After diagnosis
to die.
Once you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, your
It is difficult to predict what course the disease will take and
doctors will discuss your treatment options with you and
what treatment you will have. Factors such as your age and
prepare a treatment plan. The plan will be based on the
your general health will all be considered by your specialists
results of the tests you had when you were being diagnosed
when they are working out the best treatment for you. This
(see page 4).
may involve surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy or hormone
therapy, either given alone or in any combination or order.
Types of breast cancer
You will see that we refer throughout the booklet to ‘your
doctors’. This is because it is recommended that breast There are two main types of breast cancer – non-invasive
cancer treatment is carried out by different specialists who cancer and invasive cancer.
work together as a team (see page 14). So it is important that
your GP refers you to a specialist breast unit from the start. Non-invasive cancer
If your local hospital doesn’t have such a complete team of
This means there are cancer cells in your breast tissue that are
specialists you can ask to be referred to a specialist breast unit
growing and dividing abnormally. They are only in the breast
elsewhere.
ducts (milk ducts) or lobules in the breast and have not
Most hospitals have a breast care nurse who is a very spread into the surrounding breast tissue or to other parts
important member of the team. There should be of the body. Some doctors may describe it to you as a
opportunities for you to discuss your treatment options with non-invasive (non-spreading) cancer while others may call it a
the breast care nurse or your doctors, and to raise any issues pre-cancerous condition. These conditions are called DCIS
(ductal carcinoma in situ) and LCIS (lobular carcinoma in situ).
8 Diagnosing and treating breast cancer Diagnosing and treating breast cancer 9
Invasive cancer Grade and stage of the cancer
This is what is generally meant by the term ‘breast cancer’. The cancer cells’ potential to spread is measured by looking
With invasive cancer, the cancer cells are no longer confined at them under a microscope. This is known as grading. Breast
to the breast ducts or lobules. They have spread to the cancer is graded 1, 2 or 3. In general, a lower grade (1)
surrounding breast tissue and have the potential to spread to means a slower-growing cancer while a higher grade (3)
other parts of the body. If you have invasive breast cancer it means a faster-growing cancer.
doesn’t automatically mean the cancer has or will spread, just
The extent of the spread of a cancer and the size of a tumour
that it could spread.
is known as the stage of the disease. There are different ways
of describing staging so if you want to know more about the
stage of your cancer, ask your specialist to explain it to you.
This test is now routinely carried out on the cancer cells after
surgery. It is done to find out whether a cancer is sensitive to
Invasive lobular
carcinoma oestrogen and progesterone (female hormones) in the body.
Ductal carcinoma
If the test result is positive it means that hormone therapy
in situ (DCIS)
may be particularly helpful in preventing the cancer coming
back. (Hormone therapy is explained on page 26.)
Invasive ductal carcinoma
HER2 test
12 Diagnosing and treating breast cancer Diagnosing and treating breast cancer 13
Asking for a second opinion • consultant histopathologist/cytologist (specialist in analysing
tissue and cells under the microscope)
You can ask for a second opinion at any stage and this
• diagnostic radiographer (trained to do x-rays and scans)
shouldn’t be a problem. You can either ask your GP or your
• therapy radiographer (trained to give radiotherapy
current specialist to refer you to another consultant. It is
treatment).
important to remember that the second opinion may not be
different from the one you have already had. The time taken You will see several members of the specialist team at
to get a second opinion should make no difference to the different times during your treatment. Other professionals
outcome of your treatment. may also contribute to your care, such as psychologists,
plastic surgeons, physiotherapists and pharmacists.
Declining treatment
14 Diagnosing and treating breast cancer Diagnosing and treating breast cancer 15
Surgery
Surgery is usually the first treatment for most women with
breast cancer. In some cases chemotherapy or hormone
therapy may be offered first to shrink the tumour so that
surgery can be less extensive. This is called neo-adjuvant
treatment.
Types of operation
16 Diagnosing and treating breast cancer Diagnosing and treating breast cancer 17
Checking the lymph nodes The type of breast-conserving surgery you have will be based
on the type of cancer, the size of the tumour, where it is in
With invasive cancer it is important for your doctors to find
the breast and how much surrounding tissue needs to be
out whether the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes in
removed. It will also depend on how large your breasts are.
your armpit because this will influence your further treatment.
The surgeon will want to give you the most effective surgery
The number of lymph nodes removed will vary depending on
as well as the best cosmetic result possible. That means
the practice of your surgeon. There are approximately 20
conserving as much as possible of your breast while
lymph nodes in the armpit. Either some of them can be
minimising the risk of the cancer coming back.
removed (between four and ten) and checked or all of them
can be removed. There are times when the surgeon will have good reasons for
recommending a mastectomy. It can be the better option
There is a new way of checking the lymph nodes called
when:
sentinel node biopsy. It uses radioactive material and
coloured dye to see whether any lymph nodes have been • the breast is small and the remaining tissue would look
affected. As surgeons have to be specially trained to use this misshapen after breast-conserving surgery
technique it is not yet available in all breast units. You can ask • the cancer occupies a large area of the breast
whether it is available in your hospital and whether it is • there is more than one area of cancer in the breast
suitable for you. • the tumour is in the centre of the breast or directly behind
the nipple.
Which operation?
Reconstruction
One of the first big decisions you may have to make may be
the type of operation you have. You may find it helpful to talk The aim of breast reconstruction is to make a breast that
through your choices with your breast care nurse and discuss looks and feels as much like the natural breast as possible. If
how each might affect you. you are going to have a mastectomy you will usually be
offered a breast reconstruction, either at the same time or
Some women will be offered a choice between
later on. This will depend partly on the type of breast cancer
breast-conserving surgery and a mastectomy. More than
you have and any future treatment you may need. If you
half of early stage breast cancers can now be treated by
prefer to wait a while and see how you feel after surgery,
breast-conserving surgery, usually followed by radiotherapy.
then tell your specialist. Some women decide later that they
Studies show that long-term survival is the same for
would like to have a reconstruction. Others find that they
breast-conserving surgery followed by radiotherapy as
become used to living without a breast and wearing a
for mastectomy.
prosthesis (a false breast shape that fits inside the bra) and
eventually decide against a reconstruction.
18 Diagnosing and treating breast cancer Diagnosing and treating breast cancer 19
Reconstruction is major surgery and should be considered Some people may have pins and needles, burning, numbness
carefully. There are different types of reconstructive surgery or darting sensations in the chest area and down the arm on
and many issues to consider. You can discuss the details with the operated side. This is quite common and can go on for
the surgeon who is going to do the operation and ask to see weeks or even months. The scar may feel tight and tender.
photographs of the operations she or he has done. You might While this lasts you may not be able to wear a bra or
like to talk it over with your breast care nurse or ask to meet a anything that puts pressure on the area. As it becomes less
woman who has had the same type of reconstruction. sensitive you may choose to wear a lightweight prosthesis to
help restore your shape until your scar heals completely. If
Breast prostheses you have had breast-conserving surgery you may find it more
comfortable to wear a supportive bra, even in bed at night.
If you have a mastectomy and don’t have a reconstruction
you may want to wear a prosthesis. On the NHS you are Your arm and shoulder on the operated side are likely to feel
entitled to both a temporary and a permanent prosthesis stiff and sore for some weeks. Your breast care nurse, surgeon
without having to pay for them. Your breast care nurse, ward or physiotherapist will give you exercises to help you regain
nurse or the hospital’s appliance officer can fit you with a full movement. This is part of the healing process which you
temporary prosthesis before you go home after surgery. Later should continue after you go home. If doing the exercises is
you can choose and be fitted with a permanent prosthesis. painful, painkillers may help. If you have radiotherapy it is
(You should have a choice of different prostheses, including important to continue these exercises in a modified form,
ones that match your skin colour.) probably for at least two years. You can also get a
poster/booklet from Breast Cancer Care called Exercises
After your surgery after breast surgery.
20 Diagnosing and treating breast cancer Diagnosing and treating breast cancer 21
If you notice any swelling of the hand or arm on the affected
side, tell your specialist or breast care nurse as soon as
Additional treatments
possible, however trivial it may seem at the time. This can
happen months, or even years, after treatment. You may Depending on the grade and stage of your cancer (see
reduce your risk of developing lymphoedema by taking page 11), you may need further treatment after your surgery.
some precautions, such as avoiding scratching or cutting your This may include chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone
hand and arm on the affected side. If possible, avoid having therapy or a monoclonal antibody. Your specialist may advise
your blood pressure or blood samples taken from your you to have one or all of these treatments.
affected arm.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy treats the whole body with a combination of
anti-cancer drugs. The aim is to destroy cancer cells that may
have spread from the breast into the bloodstream. The drugs
may be given by injection into a vein, a drip or as tablets.
Why
When
Why
Side effects
Radiotherapy is usually recommended after any type of
Some women have few side effects from chemotherapy while
breast-conserving surgery to reduce the risk of the cancer
others may not be so fortunate. Drugs have different effects
coming back in the same breast. It is also sometimes given
and the same dosage and combination can affect women
after a mastectomy. It may be given to the armpit if some
quite differently. Mouth ulcers, feeling sick, tiredness,
lymph nodes have been removed and are affected. It will not
vomiting and hair loss are some of the more common
usually be given to the armpit if all the lymph nodes have
side effects.
been removed.
Some of these side effects can be minimised. For instance,
you can be given drugs to control the sickness and vomiting. When
You may be offered a ‘cold cap’ to wear before and during
Your treatment will usually start a few weeks after your
your treatment to help reduce hair loss. (A cold cap reduces
operation, giving you time to recover from your surgery.
the blood flow to the hair follicles, which means that the
Treatment plans vary but generally you will have to go to the
amount of drugs that reaches the hair follicles is also
hospital for radiotherapy each day, usually five days a week
reduced.)
for three to six weeks. It is important not to miss your
Chemotherapy can affect the healthy blood cells, making you appointments but you can ask for a time that suits you, for
more prone to infections and anaemia (low red blood cells). example if you have family commitments or are working.
This is why you will be given a blood test before each
treatment. What happens
Tell your specialist or chemotherapy nurse about any side Before your radiotherapy begins your specialist or
effects you have as they may be able to change the dose or radiographer will explain the treatment, why you are having
combination of drugs, or give you drugs to control the side it, how it will be done and what your treatment plan will be.
effects. You will then spend some time in a simulator unit where the
radiographer will measure the area to be treated and draw
lines around it so that exactly the same area is treated each
time. These lines are not permanent, so try to keep the skin in
24 Diagnosing and treating breast cancer Diagnosing and treating breast cancer 25
that area dry during your treatment. Alternatively, if you Why
agree, the area might be marked with a permanent pinprick
If you have a hormone-sensitive cancer, hormone therapy can
tattoo.
help stop the cancer from coming back.
You may feel extremely tired towards the end of the course of What happens
treatment. This feeling of fatigue is common and can last for
There are several different types of hormone therapy drugs
months, so be kind to yourself and try to ease up on your
and your specialist will consider which is the most suitable.
commitments. Regular exercise such as a daily walk can help
You will usually take the drugs for several years.
with fatigue. See page 30 for more information about fatigue.
Side effects
Long-term side effects
Many women have side effects from hormone treatment.
In the long term, some women may develop lymphoedema
These can include menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes,
(see page 21). Other problems can appear years later because
night sweats and mood swings. Some people gain weight or
of radiation damage to the tissues, nerves or bones, although
have painful joints.
with modern treatment this is rare.
If you are tempted to stop hormone treatment because of
side effects, discuss the situation first with your doctors and
Hormone therapy
your breast care nurse, as there may be another drug that
Some breast cancer cells are stimulated to grow by the suits you better.
hormones oestrogen and progesterone. So a hormone
receptor test is now done routinely after surgery to find out
whether your breast cancer is sensitive to these hormones
(see page 11). If it is positive it means that you may be
offered hormone therapy, which stops the hormones from
stimulating the growth of breast cancer cells.
26 Diagnosing and treating breast cancer Diagnosing and treating breast cancer 27
Monoclonal antibodies Clinical trials
Monoclonal antibodies are a type of breast cancer drug. The
best known of these drugs is Herceptin (trastuzumab). It is Researchers are constantly trying to improve breast cancer
used to treat people with primary or secondary breast cancer treatments. This is why you may be asked to take part in a
that is HER2 positive. These types of breast cancer tend to clinical trial. Clinical trials are studies to find out the best
grow faster than ones that are HER2 negative. treatment for a particular condition. They may be to test new
drugs or other treatments such as types of surgery, varying
Herceptin stops one of the ways that breast cancer cells
doses of radiotherapy and differences between treatments.
divide and grow by sticking to a protein called HER2 on the
surface of the cancer cells. It also helps the body’s immune You will not be put on a trial without your knowledge and
system to destroy breast cancer cells. If your breast cancer is without giving your informed consent. This means fully
HER2 positive you should, in most cases, be offered Herceptin understanding the purpose of the trial, why you are
to reduce the chances of the breast cancer returning or considered suitable for it and what it will mean for you. You
spreading. should be given detailed written information and plenty of
time to discuss your options. If you have been asked to take
part in a trial and you decide not to, don’t feel guilty or
worried that your doctors will treat you differently. You will
Younger women continue to have treatment and care as before. The decision
is entirely up to you.
Women who have not reached the menopause when they are
diagnosed with breast cancer often have extra concerns when
making treatment decisions. Uncertainty over fertility, new
relationships, family life and career opportunities may all have Complementary therapies
an impact.
Complementary therapies include a wide range of
Take time to think about what you want, now and in the
approaches that can be used as well as standard medical
future. Only you can decide on the treatment that is right for
treatment. The therapies are mainly gentle and natural and
you. Your breast care team are there to support you, and
they can have psychological as well as physical benefits. They
Breast Cancer Care’s helpline staff can also help you discuss
can often help people with cancer feel more in control of
your options, in your own language if you prefer, and refer
their lives.
you to other sources of information and support.
For example, aromatherapy, shiatsu and other types of gentle
massage can be very relaxing. Prayer or meditation may help
you cope with emotional stress. Acupuncture can be used to
28 Diagnosing and treating breast cancer Diagnosing and treating breast cancer 29
ease sickness, pain and tension. Some of these therapies can
also help with menopausal symptoms caused by hormone After treatment
therapy.
The end of treatment can be a difficult time. After coping
Always tell your breast care nurse or specialist about any
with the physical and emotional demands of cancer and its
complementary therapy you want to use to make sure it
treatment, it may seem a bit of an anticlimax, especially if
doesn’t affect any other treatment you are having.
you expected to feel relieved and happy it’s all over.
Fatigue get back to normal. But it may not be easy just to go back to
work or to looking after the family as if nothing had
happened. Some things may have changed, so don’t feel
Fatigue is a common – and perfectly normal – side effect of
guilty about taking time to fit back into your old life or adapt
treatment. People may feel tired or exhausted some or all of
to a different role.
the time, often without the energy to complete even simple
everyday tasks. Most people get their energy back in six After treatment you will have time to think about what has
months to a year after treatment, but for some it can be a happened to you. If there have been permanent changes in
continuing problem. the way you look or feel you’ll probably need to grieve for
what has been lost. It can take a long time to get used to the
Fatigue can be very distressing. It can affect your
changes that have taken place and to adjust to life after
concentration and make you feel angry, anxious and
breast cancer treatment. Many people worry about whether
frustrated. If fatigue is affecting your life, do talk to your
their cancer will come back. It may take time for you to
doctors or breast care nurse as they may be able to help you
regain trust in your body, and not to assume that every ache
manage it. And let family and friends know how you are
and pain is the cancer returning.
feeling and what they can do to help.
Some events may be particularly stressful – the days leading
You may also find that at least 30 minutes of gentle exercise
up to your checkups, or finding out that someone you know
three times a week reduces fatigue and improves your sleep
has cancer. We all deal with such anxieties in our own way,
and your general quality of life.
and there are no easy answers.
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