Treatment

If you have been diagnosed with primary breast cancer, your treatment team will discuss your treatment options with you and their possible side effects. These pages can help support you with more information about your treatment options.

Chemotherapy

Read our chemotherapy guide for breast cancer. Learn what chemotherapy is and when it’s given.

Targeted therapy

Targeted therapy is the name given to a group of drugs that block the growth and spread of cancer. Learn more here.

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Quality Assurance

Last reviewed in January 2025. The next planned review begins in January 2026.

Support for you

  • Call our free helpline

    If you have any concerns about breast cancer, or just want to talk, our specialist nurses are here for you.

    Lines open: Monday to Friday - 9am to 4pm; Saturday - 9am to 1pm

  • Explore ways to talk to our nurses

    It can be difficult to talk to someone in person about breast cancer concerns. Explore other ways you can ask a question.

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