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Information on the different factors doctors need to consider when deciding the best treatment for secondary breast cancer
Information on hormonal therapies as a treatment for secondary breast cancer
Information on radiotherapy as a treatment for secondary breast cancer
Information on biological therapies as a treatment for secondary breast cancer
Information about research into, and clinical trials of treatments for secondary breast cancer
Information about how treatment for secondary breast cancer is planned
Information on chemotherapy as a treatment for secondary breast cancer
Information on bisphosphonates as a treatment for secondary breast cancer
Surgery is rarely used to remove secondary breast cancer but may occasionally be done in certain circumstances
After your treatment you'll be seen regularly by your cancer specialist and your specialist at the hospital
For answers, support or just a chat, call the Macmillan Support Line free (Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm)
If you have any questions about cancer, need support or just want someone to talk to, ask Macmillan.