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Supporting patients throughout the breast cancer journey

From treatment to recovery, care involves more than medicine alone.

September 30, 2026

Breast cancer care is about more than treating a disease. As part of Fresenius, Fresenius Kabi contributes to this broader journey through medicines, nutrition and medical technologies that support patients throughout treatment and recovery. 

A breast cancer diagnosis changes life in an instant. Suddenly, medical appointments, treatment decisions and follow-up care become part of an already busy life. At the same time, work, family responsibilities and everyday routines continue, even as treatment becomes a priority. 

Treatment may take place in a hospital, but its effects are felt elsewhere: when fatigue makes daily tasks more difficult, when food tastes different, or when returning to work takes longer than expected. 

These experiences are not separate from breast cancer care – they are part of it. Effective care needs to address not only the disease, but also the physical, nutritional and practical challenges that can arise during and after treatment. 

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A broader view of breast cancer care 

The needs of people with breast cancer can change throughout treatment and recovery. Alongside medical treatment, patients may face nutritional challenges, treatment-related side effects, physical changes, or practical adjustments to everyday life. Addressing these interconnected needs requires a broader view of care, one that looks beyond the disease to the whole person. Through medicines, medical nutrition and medical technology, Fresenius Kabi contributes to several aspects of care along this journey.

Receiving treatment 

Treatment often becomes a regular part of life following a breast cancer diagnosis. Depending on the disease and individual circumstances, care may involve different treatment approaches, ongoing monitoring and regular interaction with healthcare professionals. 

Fresenius Kabi contributes to breast cancer care through medicines used in hospitals and clinical settings, including chemotherapy. In some situations, healthcare professionals may also consider biologic medicines as part of a patient's treatment plan. Fresenius Kabi's Biopharma business focuses on biosimilar medicines, helping broaden access to biologic treatment options where they are approved and clinically appropriate. Treatment decisions are made by healthcare professionals and tailored to each patient's individual needs.  

Maintaining strength and nutritional wellbeing

Treatment and disease can affect appetite, taste, food intake and overall strength. These changes can make everyday activities more challenging and may influence recovery and quality of life. 

When healthcare professionals determine that nutritional support is appropriate, it can become an important part of patient care, helping to improve recovery, strength, and overall health outcomes. Through Medical Nutrition, Fresenius Kabi contributes solutions that help address nutritional challenges during treatment and recovery.  

Supporting care behind the scenes 

Some aspects of breast cancer care are less visible to patients but remain essential to the treatment experience. Behind every therapy are clinical processes and technologies that help healthcare professionals prepare, administer and document treatment. 

Through its MedTech business unit, Fresenius Kabi provides infusion technologies, disposables and medical devices that support the delivery of care in healthcare settings. 

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Care that sees the person behind the disease 

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity to recognize the challenges people affected by breast cancer may face throughout treatment and recovery. 

Behind every diagnosis is a person with unique needs, concerns and circumstances. Supporting those needs requires a broad view of care. At Fresenius, our commitment to improving patients' lives means looking beyond treatment alone. Building #FutureFresenius means helping shape a healthcare system that better understands and supports people throughout their care journey.