Stage IV

Page last modified on: June 26, 2008
Care until the Cure
Treatment OptionsSTAGE IV

The cancer has spread to other organs of the body -- most often the bones, lungs, liver, or brain

Treatment to the Breast

Surgery, radiation, or both may be used, depending on many individual factors

Treatment to the Lymph Nodes

Enlarged lymph nodes may be treated if they are producing signs (medical findings) or uncomfortable symptoms

Chemotherapy

Almost always recommended

Hormonal Therapy

Used for people with hormone-receptor-positive cancer

Targeted Therapy

May be used for people with cancers that have certain characteristics (for example, cancers with too many HER2 protein receptors)

Treatment to Other Parts of the Body

Radiation most commonly used to relieve specific signs or uncomfortable symptoms

AND/OR

Surgery may have a role in dealing with specific signs or symptoms

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