Do You Need Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer?

Recent research has shown that women over 65 with a certain form of breast cancer may be able to safely avoid radiation after a lumpectomy.

Breast Cancer Do You Need Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer? Recent research has shown that women over 65 with a certain form of breast cancer may be able to safely avoid radiation after a lumpectomy. Here's what you need to know. Read More 9 Things That Can Make Breast Cancer More Likely Cancers are complex diseases that come from many different causes. But certain lifestyle factors may raise your risk. See what you can do to help lower your odds. Read More Why You Should Discuss Palliative Care It's not the same as hospice care. Your care team will help manage your side effects and symptoms, so ask about it early on to help reduce your pain. Watch Video How Fast Does Breast Cancer Grow? Can doctors tell you how quickly your cancer will spread? Find out what factors go into breast cancer growth. Read More The Truth About Survival Rates The numbers you'll find online are averages based on many women who have had breast cancer. They can't predict what will happen to you. Read More 10 Tips to Avoid Infection When you're fighting cancer, your body isn't as able to fight off germs. But you can help your immune system with some smart steps. Read More Best Things to Eat During Early-Stage Cancer If you have an early-stage breast cancer, you may wonder what you can do to help yourself. One big thing: eating right. Watch Video Top Picks When Your Breast Cancer Turns Metastatic Treatment for HER2-Negative Advanced Breast Cancer Precision Treatment Options for HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer Take Part in Paid Health Surveys Join the WebMD Survey Panel Today WebMD.com   |  Mobile Apps   |  Unsubscribe    |    View as a Webpage   You are receiving this message because you registered with WebMD as info500dx.webmd@blogger.com. If you did not register for WebMD please contact our Customer Care Team WebMD Privacy Policy © 2025 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. WebMD Office of Privacy | 283-299 Market Street, 3rd Floor | 2 Gateway Center | Newark, NJ 07102