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Why is breast cancer still treated with breast cancer specific drugs if it has metastasized?

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Cancer is the continuous dividing of cells with out a stop. cells are supposed to stop dividing to protect the chromosomes carrying DNA. Cells communicate through chemical signals to regulate dividing amongst the cells. To discontinue the spreading of the disease, in this case breast cancer, you must try to put a stop where the cells continue to divide. In this case, specific drugs for breast cancer are still administered to stop the disease from spreading.
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