Advanced Breast Cancer Treatment Options in Israel

However, while 1 in 8 women worldwide will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives, fatality rates have decreased steadily over the past 30 years due to more precise early screening techniques, more knowledge regarding advanced stage breast cancer symptoms, and innovative treatments.

In fact, when detected early, the success rate of breast cancer treatment is high. However, undetected or untreated breast cancer can become metastatic, spreading through the lining of the milk ducts into the surrounding breast tissue and eventually into the rest of the body, complicating treatment.

According to studies, certain cancers, like triple-negative breast cancer, are more likely to spread and return even after treatment. Triple-negative metastatic breast cancer treatment is even more complicated.

Between 10-20% of all breast cancer diagnoses are of triple-negative breast cancer

Unlike other breast cancers, triple-negative breast cancer does not respond to hormonal therapy or therapies that target HER2 protein receptors. While there are alternative treatment options, researchers are still seeking more effective therapies for the malignancy.

As part of our ongoing cancer research efforts, Sheba physicians initiated clinical trials last year to examine a new therapy to treat triple-negative cancer, as well as other invasive cancers.

For women experiencing the stress and fear associated with a breast cancer diagnosis, just knowing they’ve got the best doctors on their side and the most advanced breast cancer treatment options available is more than reassuring.