There are many different treatment options for breast cancer.  In this section, you’ll find more information about the different types of treatment.

BCAC has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information on this site, but there is no substitute for the expert advice of your medical team.  If you are unclear about something or require further information, ask your doctor.

Surgery

Most treatment for breast cancer involves surgery.  The aim of surgery is… click for more

Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy uses radiation to destroy cancer cells in the body. In many… click for more

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy involves the use of special drugs to attack and kill breast cancer… click for more

Endocrine Therapy

Many breast cancers respond to hormones present in the body, such as oestrogen… click for more

Targeted Drug Therapy

Like chemotherapy, targeted therapies are drug therapies, but they are often… click for more

Access to New Medicines

As international research continues to unravel the complexity of breast cancer… click for more

Complementary Therapy

Complementary therapies are techniques that may help you to cope with breast… click for more

Breast Reconstruction

Surgery to remove all or part of your breast as part of breast cancer treatment… click for more