Breast Cancer
Follow along on our guide to Breast Cancer, an exploration of the latest recommendations and research on diagnosis, treatment, and management of this most common cancer in women (after skin cancer), although it also occurs in men. Each monthly installment of the Medical Journey will delve into another aspect of breast cancer, including warning signs and symptoms, genetic factors, treatment options, coping strategies, the importance of early detection, palliative care, and lessons learned -- all of which have undergone expert review. Every installment will also include a separate, downloadable, printable information resource for patients.
Breast Cancer: The Basics of Diagnosis, Staging, and Treatment
–Also, an overview of epidemiologic and geographic trends
Patient Handout
For Your Patients: Breast Cancer Basics
Breast Cancer: Making the Diagnosis With Breast Biopsy
–Most suspicious lesions will need more diagnostic workup via biopsy and pathology
What to Know About Management of Early-Stage Breast Cancer
–Which patients are eligible for breast-conservation therapy, and what is the role of non-surgical treatment?
Patient Handout
For Your Patients: Understanding Early-Stage Breast Cancer
New Treatment Options for Locally Advanced and Metastatic Breast Cancer
–Looking beyond chemotherapy to targeted therapies, personalized approaches, and more
Genetic Testing in Breast Cancer: Mutations, Multigene Panels, and More
–A primer on guiding patients with a higher inherited risk
Patient Handout
For Your Patients: The Importance of Genes in Breast Cancer
Case Study: Rare Subtype of Cutaneous Problem in a Breast Cancer Patient
–But where did the sudden itchy and tingling lesions come from?
Breast Cancer Palliative Care and Metastatic Disease: Looking Beyond End of Life
–Supportive care should start at diagnosis and be an integral part of active treatment
Breast Cancer and Post-Surgical Screening: Advising Patients on Appropriate Imaging
–Guidance from cancer and radiology societies for female adult survivors
Patient Handout
For Your Patients: Next Steps After Breast Cancer Surgery
The Key Role of Primary Care Providers in Managing Breast Cancer Tx-Related AEs
–Therapies carry both universal and unique adverse events
Case Study: Treating Malignant Breast Cancer in a Resource-Limited Area
–Confirmation of importance of endocrine therapy, especially when targeted agents are not available
The Long View on the Long-Term Impact of Breast Cancer Treatment
–A high morbidity burden can negatively impact quality of life and emotional health
Patient Handout
For Your Patients: Managing the Long-Term Effects of Treatment
Complementary Therapies in Breast Cancer: Creating a Safe Space
–Patients often seek out non-medical methods to cope with diagnosis, symptoms, and well-being
