Doctors, please treat the woman, not just her cancer

Modern breast implants are made of cohesive silicone gel and are designed to be durable, with an expected lifespan of 15 to 20 years. — Photos: AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star

Not all breast cancers are the same, and neither are the treatments used to fight them.

In the past, treatment decisions were mostly guided by disease stage with women diagnosed at the same stage often receiving similar treatment plans.