Question 1

what are the tests for metastatic breast cancer?

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Many possibilities: Mri, pet scan, bone scan, x-rays, blood chemistry, etc.

Question 2

so what are the symptoms of metastatic breast cancer?

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Potentially many: This really depends on the extent and location of the cancer. Some patients with bone-only cancer can have no symptoms. Others may have general symptoms such as fatigue, weight loss, poor appetite, pain, depression and specific symptoms related to cancer sites such as cough, nausea, vomitting, shortness of breath, bleeding, mental changes, etc.

Question 3

my mom has metastatic breast cancer ?

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Stage IV Breast CA: I am sorry about your mother's diagnosis.  Nowadays, we consider stage IV breast ca like a chronic illness; one we cannot cure, but we can often manage and control very well.  If other members of your family have had breast or ovarian ca, it may be wise for your mother to see a genetic counselor--a simple blood test can determine if you or your children have inherited this predisposition.

Question 4

metastatic breast cancer usually spread to liver?

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ONE LOCATION: Breast cancer is known to spread to liver, bones, lung and brain.

Question 5

in metastatic breast cancer what does elevated esr mean?

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Not much: It is a non specific test which means it can increase in all kinds of ailments such as chronic infections(TB for example and in Chronic arthritis) and in many different Cancers. So it is not useful test for Breast Cancer....pure waste of money!

Question 6

what are the treatment options for metastatic breast cancer?

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Varies: Treatment for metastatic breast cancer is aimed at delaying the progression of the disease, prolonging life, relieving any symptoms caused by the cancer, and improving daily quality of life. Chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and monoclonal antibody therapies can all be used to achieve this depending on the type of breast cancer.

For detailed information please visit www.Cancer.Org.

Question 7

how effectice is xeloda (capecitabine) for metastatic breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Quite effective: Xeloda (capecitabine) is quite an effective drug and has been used in metastatic breast cancer. The response will be higher when it is combined with other chemotherapy agent- with additional possible side effects. Discuss further with you oncologist in detail.

Question 8

how effective is  xeloda (capecitabine) for metastatic breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

It depends: As the first treatment for metastatic breast cancer, Xeloda (capecitabine) works in 40-60% of people treated. If it is the second, third or later treatment after failure of other agents, the effectiveness is much less.

Question 9

do people with stage iv metastatic breast cancer often undergo chemo?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Under certain circumstances hormone therapy might be the initial treatment, but most stage 4 patients eventually undergo  chemotherapy treatment.  This will depend on age, tolerence for treatment, hormone responsiveness and other tumor characteristics.

Question 10

what is the new chemo drug used specifically for metastatic breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: There are many breast cancer drugs available for metastatic disease. Several drugs have been recently approved for use. These include lapatinib, pertuzumab, ixabepilone, abraxane.

Here is a list of approved breast cancer drugs;

http://www.Cancer.Gov/cancertopics/druginfo/breastcancer.

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