How Does Chemotherapy Treat Breast Cancer?

This week Reactions takes a look at the chemistry and science of how chemotherapy and other cancer treatments work concerning breast cancer.

Breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. Fortunately, the rate at which we’re learning about this disease means patients have a lot more treatment options and far better chances of survival than they did 100 years ago. In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Reactions describes what’s changed about how we treat breast cancer and what patients can expect in the future.

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Producer:
Elaine Seward

Writer:
Alexa Billow

Executive Producer:
Adam Dylewski

Scientific consultants:
Ana I. Tergas, M.D., M.P.H.
Brian Blagg, Ph.D.
Darcy Gentleman, Ph.D.
Kyle Nackers

Music:
Modern Medicine
Genome Project

Sources:
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