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Chemotherapy for triple negative breast cancer treatment
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Chemotherapy for triple negative breast cancer treatment consultation at The London Clinic
Around fifteen per cent of women with breast cancer have disease that is described as triple-negative, meaning the cancers cells don’t have receptors for oestrogen, progesterone and HER2.
This is important because women with triple-negative breast cancer do not respond well to hormonal therapy or Herceptin medication.
To achieve the best results, women with this kind of cancer need a different therapeutic plan.
The specialists at The London Clinic will design a personalised programme of treatment.
This will involve a combination of surgery to remove the tumour, targeted radiotherapy and a tailored course of chemotherapy to kill any remaining cancer cells and decrease the risk of the cancer spreading or recurring.
FAQs
Chemotherapy drugs are powerful and can cause several side-effects. Although these can be unpleasant, they should be temporary and your specialist should help control your symptoms.
The London Clinic will give you a 24-hour contact number, so that you can get advice at any time during your treatment.
Your consultant will also give you advice about symptoms to look out for and when to get urgent assessment.
Chemotherapy stops cells dividing and growing. This can lead to reduced levels of white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets, which can cause potentially serious complications.
White cells fight infections, so having too few will reduce your immunity. You are particularly vulnerable to infections 1-2 weeks after chemotherapy.
You may feel feverish and unwell or notice a cough, sore throat or urinary symptoms. Having insufficient platelets affects the bloods ability to clot, leading to bruises, nose bleeds or bleeding from the gums.
Low red blood cells can impair the blood’s ability to transport oxygen to the cells, making you feel tired and short of breath, especially on exertion.
You may also experience
- Hair loss: The clinical nurse specialist can recommend strategies to decrease loss, including chemotherapy cool caps. They can also suggest places to find good wigs and hair pieces.
- Sickness, nausea and vomiting.
- Digestive problems including heartburn, constipation and diarrhoea.
- Numbness in the hands and feet.
- Problems with the mouth and teeth, including ulcers, thrush and gum disease.
- Rashes and nail changes.
- Rarely some drugs can cause heart or lung problems. Your specialist will discuss the risks, balancing them against the benefits of treating your cancer.
The London Clinic administers chemotherapy by mouth or by intravenous infusion. The route will depend on the type of medication you have been prescribed. Â
If the drugs need to be injected directly into the blood, a drip may be put in.
A port or catheter may be inserted to make access to the veins easier; this stays in place throughout the course of your treatment, reducing the need for repeated injections.
Chemotherapy can be offered as in inpatient or as an outpatient. For patients coming in for the day, there are 22 specially-designed pods allowing each person to receive treatment in comfort and privacy.
We also offer portable battery- powered pumps, so that patients can go home while they’re waiting for their infusion to complete.
Chemotherapy is the use of combinations of anti-cancer drugs to kill cancer cells. The medications interfere with the cells’ ability to divide and proliferate.
The aim is to destroy any remaining cancer cells and reduce the chances of the cancer coming back.
The London Clinic offers the latest chemotherapy drugs, administered by an expert multi-disciplinary team.
There are clinical nurse specialists to guide you, advise about the possible side-effects and help control your symptoms.
Consultant Oncologists Prof Paul Ellis, Dr Hartmut Kristeleit and Dr Virginia Wolstenholme can discuss the best ways of treating triple-negative breast cancer and the side-effects of the treatment.
They will always take time to answer any questions or address any worries you may have.
Consultants
We offer Fixed Price Packages
Where possible, we’ll provide a fixed-price package for your hospital care. This covers your hospital stay, nursing, and use of our facilities, giving you a clear guide to what those costs will be.
- Pre-op assessment
- Hospital stay, nursing care and meals
- Tests, scans and physio during your stay
- Take-home medication (up to 5 days)
- Post-op follow-up appointments
- Standard equipment or prosthesis (if needed)
- Unplanned extended stay or ITU (if clinically required)
- Initial consultation and any tests done during it
- Consultant and anaesthetist fees (quoted separately)
- Physio or therapy before or after your stay
- Diagnostics before admission (unless agreed in your plan)
- Specialist medication beyond 5 days
- Ambulance transport or bespoke prosthetics
Your consultant’s fees are quoted separately and shared directly by their office after your consultation. These professional fees cover the time, expertise, and care provided by your consultant before, during, and after your treatment. See our full terms and conditions
Why choose The London Clinic?
Trusted for over 90 years, The London Clinic is an independent charitable hospital that reinvests into care, research, and support for those who can’t easily access private treatment.
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More patients choose The London Clinic than any other.
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Full intensive care on-site
World-class 13-bed ICU for expert support if your care becomes complex.
Investing in clinical excellence
Backed by Northwestern, we equip our teams with cutting-edge medical equipment.
0% Finance Options
We’ve teamed up with Chrysalis to offer you funding options that allow you to spread the cost of your treatment.
If you choose to pay for your treatment at The London Clinic over 12 months, you can make use of a great 0% interest option and pay nothing extra. Or you can choose to pay over two to five years at 14.9% APR.
Trustees of the London Clinic Ltd trading as The London Clinic is an Appointed Representative of Chrysalis Finance Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The London Clinic is a credit broker, not a lender. The provider of a payment scheme which is not offered through or by Chrysalis Finance Limited may not be so authorised and regulated. Cancer treatments or transplants aren’t covered by finance packages. Finance options are only available for UK patients.