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If you're having radiotherapy for breast cancer, this video will tell you everything you need to know.
Why you have it?
How it's give?
Is it safe?
What the side effects are?
00:00 Introduction
00:16 What is radiotherapy?
00:43 Why do we give radiotherapy after breast cancer?
02:39 Does everyone need radiotherapy after a lumpectomy?
02:58 When do you have radiotherapy?
03:41 How is Radiotherapy given
04:38 What happens at your first appointment?
05:21 What happens at a Radiotherapy session?
06:18 Is Radiotherapy safe?
07:01 Does Radiotherapy cause side effects?
07:15 Immediate side effects
09:58 Late side effects
I'm Dr Liz O'Riordan, a breast cancer surgeon who's had breast cancer three times. I'm an expert in all things breast cancer. If you've got a question - I'll answer it for you
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What do breast cancer lumps feel like? Where do they occur? And when should you see a doctor? In this video, Dr. Jennifer Griggs discusses the characteristics of breast cancer lumps, including their texture, size, and common locations. #breastlump #breastcancerdetection #breastcancer
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What are the best treatment options for HER2-positive breast cancer? In this video, Dr. Jennifer Griggs explores the newest advancements in treating HER2+ breast cancer, including targeted therapies like Trastuzumab (Herceptin), Pertuzumab (Perjeta), T-DM1 (Kadcyla), and Neratinib (Nerlynx). Learn how these treatments work to specifically target HER2-positive cancer cells and their benefits.
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References:
NSABP 31 Trial: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa052122
HERA Trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28215665/
6 vs. 12 Months of Trastuzumab: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736%2819%2930650-6/fulltext?t=&utm_source=perplexity
EMILIA Trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28526536/
Nerlynx Research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33183970/
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0:00 Introduction
0:32 An Overview of HER2+
1:56 Research Findings
3:50 Trastuzumab and Pertuzumab
5:42 T-DM1 (Ado-Trastuzumab)
6:25 Neratinib (Nerlynx)
6:53 What to Expect From New Treatments
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Wondering if breast cancer can be treated without chemotherapy? In this video, Dr. Jennifer Griggs explains everything you need to know about the different options to treat breast cancer without chemotherapy. Get your personalized Yerbba Report at https://[a]www.yerbba.com%2F[/a]
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What is advanced breast cancer and how is it treated? In this video, Dr. Jennifer Griggs explains everything you need to know about the treatment of advanced breast cancer.
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Could Turmeric kill you?
Does Turmeric cure breast cancer, or does it make it worse? If you’re taking tamoxifen it could be dangerous
You’ve probably heard that turmeric can help with the side effects of breast cancer treatment—like inflammation and joint pain. You might even have been told it could cure cancer.
But what if I told you that, for half of you watching this, turmeric could actually increase your risk of a breast cancer recurrence?
Hi, I’m Dr. Liz O’Riordan, a breast surgeon who’s had breast cancer. I know what it’s like to live with the fear of recurrence, and I’ve experienced the painful side effects of treatment myself.
In this video, I’ll break down what turmeric can and can’t do, when it might be safe to take, and—most importantly—when you should absolutely avoid it. Because while it’s a popular supplement, taking it at the wrong time could interfere with your cancer treatment and put your health at serious risk.
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I'm Dr Liz O'Riordan, a breast cancer surgeon who's had breast cancer three times. I'm a cancer expert. Through my videos here on this channel and my podcast, I will explain what cancer is and how it’s treated, using the latest evidence-based science.
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0:00 Introduction to Turmeric and Breast Cancer
00:46 The Risks of Turmeric with Cancer Treatments
01:46 Turmeric's Interaction with Tamoxifen
02:51 Considering Turmeric for Joint Pain
04:23 Understanding Turmeric Dosage and Effectiveness
07:30 Alternatives to Turmeric for Joint Pain
07:55 Conclusion and Final Advice
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We teach you about the types of breast cancer recurrence, why recurrence is a threat to you, and how recurrent breast cancer is treated.
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Questions for your Breast Cancer Doctor:
1. What is my chance of distant metastasis in the next 5 years?
2. What is my chance of local or regional recurrence in 5 to 10 years?
3. What is the chance of a new breast cancer in the next 10 years?
TYPES OF BREAST CANCER RECURRENCE:
Distant Metastasis:
The most important recurrence is distant metastasis. This is when cancer grows back in other organs of the body such the bone, brain, or liver. If this happens, it is a major threat to your life. If you are diagnosed with distant metastasis, it means you have Stage IV cancer.
Think of distant metastasis as tiny cells that have spread to other organs before you were initially diagnosed and treated. If these cells survive in those organs despite chemotherapy and/or endocrine therapy, they can grow larger over time and threaten your life. If someone dies of breast cancer, it is usually due to this type of recurrence.
Local or Regional Recurrence:
Local or regional recurrence is when the cancer grows back in the breast, the skin, or the regional lymph nodes after surgery, endocrine therapy, chemotherapy, or radiation. It is a serious threat, but less so than distant metastasis.
Usually more surgery, chemotherapy, and possibly radiation therapy is needed when cancer recurs locally or regionally. These can be very challenging problems for your breast cancer team. You benefit most when you have a multidisciplinary team of specialists working together to determine the best approach to your breast cancer recurrence.
Entirely New Breast Cancer: (not a true recurrence)
Most patients use the term “recurrence” when referring to the chance of developing a completely new breast cancer in the future. A new cancer is not a true “recurrence.” It is really a new problem and not a reflection of your prior breast cancer coming back.
Your initial breast cancer treatment choices can lessen the chance of developing a recurrent breast cancer. If you have a mastectomy rather than a lumpectomy/radiation your chance of local recurrence in the same breast is less. Taking hormonal therapy (anti-estrogen medications) has a “good side effect” of lessening your risk of developing new breast cancer in either breast after a lumpectomy. In general, a new breast cancer is less threatening than local or regional recurrence or distant metastasis.
Why is recurrence so life-threatening?
An early stage breast cancer is usually removed with surgery, and often requires radiation, chemotherapy, and hormonal therapy. If cancer grows back in the breast, the lymph nodes, or in other parts of the body, it means that some of the original breast cancer cells survived the initial treatment. Think of “recurrent cancer cells” as more resistant, aggressive cells. They require more aggressive surgery and usually chemotherapy when they recur.
A recurrent breast cancer is often considered more threatening than the original breast cancer situation years before. This is why we strongly recommend a team approach to breast cancer recurrence to make sure no stone is left unturned in deciding your treatment options.
Common Scenarios about Recurrence:
“I have a favorable, early stage (I or II) breast cancer and will be treated with a lumpectomy, radiation, and hormonal therapy. What is my chance of recurrence?”
The risk of distant metastasis is 5 to 15 percent over 5 - 10 years.
Local or regional recurrence occurs in about 5 to 10 percent of patients over 5 years.
A new breast cancer can develop at a rate of about one-half a percent a year.
“What is my risk of recurrence when choosing between a mastectomy or a lumpectomy for a small, early stage breast cancer?”
The risk of distant metastasis and death are exactly the same at 10 years.
The risk of local or regional recurrence is slightly higher for patients with a lumpectomy (5-8% over 10 years) when compared with a mastectomy (3% over 10 years). If this occurs, you will need a surgery to remove the recurrent cancer and possibly more treatment like chemotherapy, endocrine therapy, or radiation. When all's said and done, the same number of women are alive and cancer free if they have a lumpectomy (and radiation) or a mastectomy (without radiation) for early stage breast cancer.
The risk of an entirely new breast cancer is slightly higher if one preserves their breast with a lumpectomy and radiation versus removal of the breast with a mastectomy. This is solely because there is more breast tissue remaining after a lumpectomy.