Systemic Therapy for Breast Cancer
Introduction As the reader will see in this chapter, systemic treatment for all stages of breast cancer is complex and rapidly changing. There are many “approved” therapies that can be…
ONCOLOGY
Genetics and Prevention
In the United States, one in eight women (13%) will develop invasive breast cancer during her lifetime. In 2021, it was estimated that 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer…
Expectations for the Future
There will be continual evolution of the management of breast cancer. All fields of medicine that touch patients who have or will develop breast cancer have changed and will continue…
Coping With the High Cost of Cancer
A breast cancer diagnosis can sometimes lead to financial hardship. The National Cancer Institute recognizes financial hardship, also known as financial distress or financial toxicity, as the negative impact of…
Breast Cancer Palliative Care
Breast cancer is an incredibly complex disease, and when metastatic or terminal, it becomes even more complex. The difficulties clinicians encounter with this disease go far beyond the malignancy. It…
Physical Therapy for Patients With Breast Cancer
Key Points • Cancer physical therapy is the evidence-based, reimbursed medical care used to specifically examine, assess, and treat impairments related to cancer and cancer treatment. • Though physical therapy…
Breast Cancer Pathology for Precision Oncology
Background Breast carcinoma is the most common type of malignancy affecting women, aside from skin malignancy. It is the second most common cause of cancer deaths among women. Invasive breast…
Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy is frequently employed in treating breast cancer and is thus available in virtually all radiation centers. Given the commonality of breast cancer across the world, management of this…
Evaluation and Treatment in the Underserved Community
Introduction It is of no surprise that the efforts behind community outreach and health equity have many layers. There are ever-evolving pieces as well as variables that remain consistent. Within…
