Invasive breast cancer: Clinical practice guidelines in oncology Journal Article
| Authors: | Carlson, R. W.; Allred, D. C.; Anderson, B. O.; Burstein, H. J.; Carter, W. B.; Edge, S. B.; Erban, J. K.; Farrar, W. B.; Forero, A.; Giordano, S. H.; Goldstein, L. J.; Gradishar, W. J.; Hayes, D. F.; Hudis, C. A.; Ljung, B. M.; Mankoff, D. A.; Marcom, P. K.; Mayer, I. A.; McCormick, B.; Pierce, L. J.; Reed, E. C.; Sachdev, J.; Smith, M. L.; Somlo, G.; Ward, J. H.; Wolff, A. C.; Zellars, R. |
| Article Title: | Invasive breast cancer: Clinical practice guidelines in oncology |
| Abstract: | The therapeutic options for patients with noninvasive or invasive breast cancer are complex and varied. In many situations, the patient and physician have the responsibility to jointly explore and select the most appropriate option from among the available alternatives. With few exceptions, the evaluation, treatment, and follow-up recommendations in these NCCN Guidelines are based on the results of past and present clinical trials. However, not a single clinical situation exists in which the treatment of breast cancer has been optimized with respect to either maximizing cure or minimizing toxicity and disfigurement. Therefore, patient/physician participation in prospective clinical trials allows patients to not only receive state-of-the-art cancer treatment but also contribute to improving the treatment of future patients. © JNCCN - Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. |
| Keywords: | adjuvant therapy; chemotherapy; breast cancer; radiation; mastectomy; nccn clinical practice guidelines; therapy; endocrine therapy; ductal carcinoma in situ; lobular carcinoma in situ; breast-conserving therapy; nccn guidelines |
| Journal Title: | Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network |
| Volume: | 9 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| ISSN: | 1540-1405 |
| Publisher: | Harborside Press |
| Date Published: | 2011-02-01 |
| Start Page: | 136 |
| End Page: | 222 |
| Language: | English |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | --- - "Export Date: 4 March 2011" - "Source: Scopus" |
