Treatment Options for Stage III (3) Breast Cancer
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- Опубликовано: 21 июл 2024
- What is stage III breast cancer? How is it treated? What to expect in terms of side effects and financial costs? In this video, Dr. Jennifer Griggs explains everything you need to know about the treatment of stage III breast cancer.
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Prior to working the in the field of oncology, I worked in maternity; this was a huge learning curve for me. A lot of learning in regards to trying to understand the different types of breast cancer and standard of care for each stage, has been a bit of a guessing game and self guided. It's really hard to ask questions, when I am not even sure of the proper questions to ask! Your videos and explanations are extremely helpful, I thank you very much for taking the time to put this information together for those of us who are still trying to make sense of all of this. Prayers go out to all of you who really rely on this information to make decisions regarding your or your loved ones treatment.
Transitioning from maternity to oncology is indeed a significant shift, and it's commendable how you've embraced this challenge to enhance your knowledge and support others. We're genuinely glad our resources have been helpful to you. Your dedication to learning and providing care is inspiring. Thank you for being part of the Yerbba community.
Im so glad people like you are making videos like this💕
Thank you for watching, we appreciate it.
Your voice is therapeutic ❣️
Oh thank you! 🤗
You are a blessing.
Thank you
You are so welcome
I'm stage 3B, chemo ✅ mastectomy ✅ now preparing for radiotherapy. Watching your videos really helps educating patients what to expect, what to inquire from our doctors. You sound so calming, would love to be your patients 😀 Greetings from Indonesia
Thank you for writing, and I'm happy that these videos are helpful. Is there anything you'd like us to make a video about?
Hello, my mother was diagnosed with stage 3b . They have started giving chemo two weeks ago . Can i speak with you if possible
Thank you for watching. As you can imagine, it is hard to give medical advice when you are not under our care, so we have made a decision not to give specific advice but rather general guidance. We hope you find these videos helpful.
@@yerbba alright doctor.. keep up the good work.. your videos are very helpful
How are you ?
Thanks for the video it helps me a lot
Thank you for watching, we are happy it was helpful
Wonderful therapy.
Thank you.
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Glad we could help.
My plastic surgeon had to call my radiologist in front of me. I went over to see radiologist and I was so burned that that they stopped for 10 days! Instead of 30 Burns , I was stopped at 27. 4 years post op now. I had 19 bad lymph nodes. I am on hormonal therapy. Fatigue is my main complaint. I am an RN and I sure feel that care team needs to address fatigue more seriously!
Thanks so much for writing. It sounds like you had a tough time with treatment. Long-term fatigue is seen in about 5% of people who receive multimodality therapy for breast cancer (surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy). We are not good at predicting who will get this type of fatigue. There are scientists trying to understand fatigue and how to treat it.
@@yerbba I did not do chemo as I had 5 doctor friends and we all felt like it was useless. The fatigue was hitting me before I was diagnosed! I felt that after surgery etc that the fatigue would leave. I think burning through my lungs etc did some damage to my lungs and heart. Not one word mentioned to me about it. Also, anastrozole has so many side affects too. I keep pushing through! Mowing big yard with push mower on purpose!! Ha!! My aerobics!!
I have truly learned so much about staying in the day and trusting my Lord!!
Very much useful
Glad you found the video helpful!
Very informative , your way of talking is so humble , please what is difference between 3a and 3b cancer, is it cure able and one can love long with it ?
Thanks for watching and for your good question. With Stage III (3) breast cancer, the goal of treatment is cure. The difference between Stage IIIA and Stage IIIB is that with Stage IIIB breast cancer, the tumor in the breast has invaded (moved into) the chest wall muscles or into the skin of the breast. As much as we don't wish for someone to have Stage III breast cancer, we still work hard to cure it. Other things, such as the estrogen and progesterone receptor status, the HER2 status, and the grade, all play a role in both prognosis and in treatment recommendations.
Very informative, but wish there was no background music.
Thank you for watching and your feedback. We will talk with the team about the background music.
I agree ammo0159. Of course, I am not getting younger and my hearing isn't getting younger either, but....apart from not hearing the Doctor properly, I find the music is distracting and annoying in some way....which doesn't help concentration !
The videos are sooo informative and the issues are beautifully explained. Thank you Yerrba.
I love the background music, it's very soothing.
Agree
April 2023 at age of 35 I was diagnosed of breast cancer stage 3C grade 3 er +, pr+, her2 neg. I did chemo the red drug and cytoxan 4 cycles and taxol for 10 cycles. Then left breast mastectomy. Then 16 lymph nodes removed all negative. Did 16 days of radiation and i am on anastrozole now and also they started me also last year of zoladix injection to make me menopause. Now i am still having neuropathy for taxol side effects. I am also thinking to remove my ovary so I will not having zoladix injection which is very expensive but still undecided.
Thanks for coming here to share your experience. Many people who are tolerating the injections that put them in medical menopause do proceed with surgical removal of the ovaries. If someone is not planning on having children or more children, it is a reasonable approach.
Thank you for making these videos , these videos have helped me to get a basic understanding about breast cancer and I am able to discuss my mothers treatment related things with our oncologist. However I have a question related to fasting along with chemotherapy. Have there been any proven or tested studies related to fasting benefits along with Cancer treatment? Thank you in advance
Thanks for watching and for your question. There is some thought that intermittent fasting may reduce the risk of developing cancer but not enough evidence to make this a general recommendation. There is no evidence that fasting during cancer treatment is helpful or prudent.
Good to have your view on this Dr. Thank you for asking @sahil kathuria.
Thank for this informative video. I can't thank you enough for these videos, they are very helpful. For a stage 3 HR positive and HR2 negative tumor (with lymph nodes involved), having had chemo (6 sessions), mastectomy (removing a tumor of a few mm that were remaining) and under radiotherapy and hormonal therapy, under which conditions would one be given or not given chemo tablets such as capecitabine (when mastectomy has been done)?
Great question. Capecitabine is generally reserved for people who have ER-negative disease because there are no options for hormone receptor therapy, which is so important and effective.
Thank you very much. I understand now. How about Abemaciklib in the same conditions as above?
Doctor I am a stage 3 her2 positive breast cancer patient.There was a lump 1.7 cm in my left breastand swelling in my axillary and supraclavicular lymph nodes.I have completed 4 cycles of dose dense AC regimen and 4 cycles of docetaxel with Trastuzumab When PET CT is taken, if there is no cancer cells in my body, is mastectomy necessary?Or lumpectomy is sufficient?
I will receive 13 more doses of Trastuzumab further
Great question, and thank you for writing. The recommendation regarding which type of surgery will depend on the size of the tumor relative to the size of your breast. If there is non-invasive breast cancer in other quadrants of the breast, that may lead to a recommendation for a mastectomy. The lymph node status does not factor into the decision between mastectomy and lumpectomy.
I diagnosis breast cancer stage 3 today,
We are hoping you are coping well and happy with your care. Wishing you the absolute best.
My mom have a few fdg on hepatic which stage is she now? And can she be cured ? And does cancer means die always??
Your mother is fortunate to have you help her learn about breast cancer and its treatment. Whenever the cancer is no longer just in the breast or lymph nodes, this is metastatic breast cancer or "advanced breast cancer." If there was cancer at the time the breast cancer was diagnosed, this is stage IV disease.
My mother had 3a breast cancer ...she had gone through lumpectomy...Then chemo theraphy...then radiation...at last hrt ...is it good treatment
Hope she's doing well. Thank you for writing.
Lymph nodes can be spotted through nuclear medicine or dyes. Will be having this on July 6th , 2022
You're correct, the sentinel node or nodes can be identified with either a dye and/or a radioisotope. This helps the surgeon find the node or nodes most likely to show cancer if it's present. Dye and the isotope don't show if the nodes are positive of course. Only the pathologist can do that.
Hello mam. First of all a big thank you for educating people regd this disease which gives us a very different approach from what many of us may had originally thought.
My mother has been diagnosed with stage 3a colloid( 2b as per various studies). No lymph node involved, size of tumor was 6cm. Treatment recommended is surgery followed by 8 chemos( 4 axitaxel + 4 adriamycin) followed by endocrine therapy. Surgery and 3 sessions of axitaxel done, pls give your views. Is she getting overtreatment? Coz initially doctor suggested 4 chemos which they upgraded to 6 and then 8.
In general, mucinous (colloid) carcinoma with negative lymph nodes is not treated with chemotherapy. There are a two exceptions: (1) people with mixed colloid (mucinous) cancer, in which there is a mucinous portion and a more typical infiltrating ductal carcinoma, will be offered chemotherapy and (2) people with colloid (mucinous) cancer that is not positive for the estrogen and progesterone receptors. The 21-gene assay and other tumor assays are not recommended in people with this type of cancer. It may be helpful to discuss treatment options with a doctor who specializes in breast cancer. This kind of cancer is rare, and a specialist could be helpful here.
i hve stage 2 i got chemo AC and then pacli but chemo does nt work on it and then dr said me to go for surgery and after surgery report was grade 3 what is the survival rate for that i hav 4 nodes postive for matestatic caricinoma i m really worried
Thanks for writing. It's natural to be worried. From what you've written, it sounds as if the tumor did not shrink entirely with chemotherapy given before surgery. It's likely that there was some response to chemotherapy even if the tumor didn't decrease in size. Your medical team will be able to tell you if there was evidence of "treatment effect." That is, did the treatment appear to have killed some or many of the cancer cells?
@@yerbba yes tumer shrink a little but it did no reponse on nodes and 4 node postive for metastatic and ct scan shows that there is no spread of cancer in the body now what would b the procesur next
Dr with stage 3 breast cancer is chemo the only thing required and after chemo beta blockers
Thanks for your question. I believe you are asking if beta blockers after chemotherapy are recommended. Beta blockers can help people who have cardiac toxicity from chemotherapy. There is some evidence that beta blockers are associated with a reduced risk of recurrence of the breast cancer, but the studies have not been replicated.
Thank you ❤
Thank you for watching!
Thank you for your videos. I’m 74 and facing bilateral mastectomy in a month. My concern is movement. I use my arms for getting up and I use a walker to get around. So getting out of bed will be a challenge. I’m hoping you have suggestions. I cannot have a recliner which would be wonderful. I do have a wedge pillow already but this does not seem to help without the use of my arms to get up.
We truly appreciate your feedback. Considering your situation, we understand the challenges you're facing. It's great that you already have a wedge pillow. You might also consider placing some pillows strategically around your bed to provide additional support when getting up. Additionally, consulting with your healthcare team could help you get personalized advice for your recovery process. We're here to support you every step of the way. Thank you for watching!
Ma'am my mom completed her treatment and doing her regular check up..yesterday her report came that
Visualize upper abdomen show-
A tiny irregular margined hypodense nodule (8*8) seen at subcapsular region of hepatic segment Vlll..
A prominent left paraortic infrarenal lymph noted measuring 10 mm in SAD
What does mean?? Does the cancer back again in upper abdomen??? Iam so nervous plsssss reply😔
Of course you are nervous. This finding could be one of many things. You should get more information soon. In the meantime, we are thinking of you and your mother.
How is your nom brother?
Dr I am stage 4 breast cancer patient.I am in India.I have done chemo 6 times. I am alone in my house, so I have to do all the housework myself. I do all the work. I have no problem doing that. But, I am afraid that if I do such work, my disease will worsen. Is it okay to do housework like that.please reply Dr
Thank you for writing. You are dealing with a lot. It is certainly fine for you to do your activities around the house unless there are certain activities that your medical team does not want you to do. It would also be important for you to find things that help refuel your energy such as being with other people, reading, or watching humorous videos on RUclips as well as our videos. We are wishing you the best.
Iam breast cancer stage3pationt.and. My treatment has completed.and lam in hormone therapy.what isy life span.Two follow ups completed.resultsare normal
The goal of treatment in someone with stage III cancer is to cure the disease. Your life expectancy is good. Hormonal therapy is very important. If you cannot tolerate the hormonal therapy, work with your medical team to manage any symptoms you are having. Hormonal therapy is the most important part of your treatment. All the best to you.
Gooday maam please help my mother ,she had a brest cancer stage 3a ,and we dont have enough money to pay the spensive bills,..,i want my mama heal,..please help us😞😞😞
First step is to get pet scan, mammography, then show the report to a doctor, they will diagonize it and will tell which procedure is most effective
There are so many countries and so many people that do not have access to cancer care. I hope that you and your family have found some resources and people to help
@@yerbba ..... Not a helpful comment
how is she now? in my research i am finding many are cured by fasting especially not eating any sugar rice potato bread etc
It would be nice if u addressed the viewers not as YOU but as 'a patient' bcz not all the viewers of your video are breast cancer patients!
Thanks for the comment. Many of the videos are addressed to folks who are not patients, but they are designed for the most part for patients going through breast cancer and its treatment.
What happens when herceptin is given with chemotherapy
Trastuzumab (Herceptin) and chemotherapy together are a highly-effective treatment for people with tumors that are HER2-positive. In general, trastuzumab does not worsen chemotherapy side effects. It does, however, prolong your treatment, both with every treatment and also in terms of the number of months. The first treatment is given over a longer period to lower the risk of having an allergic reaction and to treat such a reaction quickly. After someone has been on the medicine for a while, the treatment time is shortened. Some people have told me that they are fatigued when they are on trastuzumab, but of course, it takes a while for people's energy to improve after treatment of any cancer.
@@yerbba I would like to know dfs and os for t3nomo breast cancer which is her2 positive for a 70 year old women.i have never seen much information on t3nomo subgroup.also I'm scared since my mom is on neoadjuvant chemotherapy is there any possibility for it to be metastatic during treatment from stage 2b
Hi, my grandma who's 94 years old is diagnosed as stage 3 breast cancer. Is there any other way we can treat this? We're afraid that she can't endure the chemotheraphy anymore
We are rooting for your grandma. Other general treatment options include palliative care, targeted therapy, hormone therapy, and surgery. It's important to note that the best approach will depend on many factors such as her overall health and cancer characteristics.
My mom had stage 3 breast cancer... doctor suggest first for mastectomy then chemotherapy... it's good mam?? And stage 3 breast cancer is life threatening??pls suggest me... somebody telling that her life span will be 5-6 years after this treatment....
That too only one lymp node involvement
In people with Stage III breast cancer, all treatment is given with the goal of cure. That is, our goal is to decrease the risk of the cancer coming back down the road. While I can't comment specifically on your mother's care, surgery followed by chemotherapy is one reasonable approach.
That's a lie, once is treated there's no life span
I have stage 2, 2.8 cm tumor ductual carsanoma
I have stage 2, 2.8 cm ductual carsanoma, 2 lymph nodes cancer ER& PR& HER&. They never gave me chemo or radaition first. I had measectomy with 10 lymph nodes along side of breast removed. 2 were cancer. Why didn't they do chemo first or radiation? And Her& means it can replicate itself and is more invasive. I have had massive hematomas since surgury and surgeon keeps bleeding me out with cutting me open. She caused me to get blood infection and infection in skin. Had be on antibiotics for 2 months. I have to go get pet and mri. Why do I have to do both? And I'm told 2 years of chemo. I'm allready handicapped with really bad legs. I don't know with side effects if can do chemo for 2 years. Will chemo even help? I'm 66 years old. Will ot even make cancer go away? I wish I had you as my dr. I'm getting conflicting info from 3 drs. I don't know what to believe anymore.
It sounds like you are having a tough time with all of this. Having post-operative infections and confusion about the best thing to do is really hard. Trust in your medical team is the most important thing. Working with a doctor you trust and being able to ask all the questions your have will help you as you move forward. Although we cannot give specific advice without being part of your medical team, we can say that 2 years of chemotherapy is not a standard "regimen" and asking more questions about this recommendation may be helpful as you make decisions going forward.
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why isn’te it free. wtf. oh they have to make a living. got it.
We suppose you're right. So many things should be free, such as education, housing, food, and medical care. Unfortunately, (nearly) everything does cost money.
@@yerbbashould be through taxes like here in the UK
.people don't begrudge paying for the military but do health.
With your insurance, it ends up being more than what we pay for in taxes in the u.s.
I say this with respect. It shouldn't be like this in such a rich country as the u.s.
Cancer treatment is free at the point of use and quick here.
Many Americans who come here are surprised at the quality of care.
The Nordic countries are even more advanced with a similar set up.
I sincerely hope change comes. It's not your fault but this shouldn't be a business.
If course our system is not perfect but the poor are protected.
You can still go private if you want to pay for treatments.
Your system has to channge
had been there lady n its very very painfull i got them to cut it outta me
It sounds like you've been through an incredibly tough journey. Opting for surgery is a big decision, and it's clear you've faced significant challenges with strength and courage. Thank you for watching.