Breast Cancer Surgery के बाद Chemotherapy जरूरी है या नहीं? जानिए Expert Advice

Does every breast cancer patient need chemotherapy after surgery? Not necessarily. Dr. Jay R. Anam explains how cancer stage, tumour characteristics, lymph node involvement and additional tests help doctors decide whether chemotherapy is needed after breast cancer surgery.

When Is Chemotherapy Needed?

Chemotherapy decisions depend on the cancer subtype, stage, lymph node involvement and individual risk. Some patients with early-stage breast cancer may benefit from other treatments without chemotherapy.

How Doctors Make the Decision

After surgery, histopathology findings and other clinical factors help guide treatment planning. Selected patients may also benefit from genomic or prognostic tests to estimate recurrence risk and potential chemotherapy benefit.

• Tumour characteristics: hormone receptor and HER2 status.
• Pathology findings: tumour size, grade and lymph node involvement.
• Additional tests: selected patients may benefit from Oncotype DX or CanAssist Breast.

Chemotherapy is not necessary for every breast cancer patient. Treatment decisions should be personalised to the cancer and the individual.

Why Personalised Treatment Matters

Personalised treatment planning helps doctors weigh the likely benefits of chemotherapy against its potential side effects. The decision depends on the complete clinical picture, and additional tests may help guide care in selected patients.