Metastatic Breast Cancer
Metastatic breast cancer is breast cancer that has spread beyond the breast to other parts of the body. It is the stage that staging after diagnosis is designed to determine.
Key points
- Mammograms can sometimes detect breast cancer early, possibly before it has spread to other parts of the body.
- Treatment for metastatic breast cancer may include medicines that slow the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Medicines listed for Metastatic Breast Cancer
The listed product, Zocitab, is a tablet containing capecitabine, which belongs to a class of medicines called antimetabolites. Antimetabolites interfere with the chemical processes cancer cells need to multiply. Capecitabine is the ingredient listed for metastatic breast cancer.