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…
ONCOLOGY
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 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…
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…
Breast Cancer Screening
Early Use of Mammography for Cancer Detection and Benefits of Screening Mammography Screening mammography is the practice of using radiologic imaging to evaluate breast tissue in otherwise asymptomatic patients in…
Outcomes and Quality Indicators
Introduction Given the complexity of the care of patients with breast cancer, outcomes assessment and improvement in the quality of care delivered have become essential. Quality of cancer care may…
Oncology Nurse Navigation in the Care of Breast Cancer
Introduction A breast cancer diagnosis can be highly stressful and traumatic, not only for the patient but also for their family and support systems. The experience of moving through the…
