Treatment Types

A combination of chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, endocrine therapy, immunotherapy, and/or targeted therapies are standard treatments for breast cancer, but facing these realities as a young adult is anything but standard.  

Your care team is there to simplify your experience and support you every step of the way. Understanding your treatment can help you stay steady, feel supported, and move forward with more confidence. 

Watch this video of Philip Poorvu, MD, associate director of Young and Strong, as he discusses breast cancer treatment throughout the cancer care trajectory.

Specific topics include breast surgery, chemotherapy, understanding pathology reports, surveillance scans, and clinical trials. 

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