The quality of early-stage breast cancer treatment: What can we do to improve? Journal Article
| Authors: | Bickell, N. A.; Mendez, J.; Guth, A. A. |
| Article Title: | The quality of early-stage breast cancer treatment: What can we do to improve? |
| Abstract: | Early-stage breast cancer is a highly curable disease with well-established protocols, including surgery, and the adjuvant modalities of regional radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and hormonal therapy. Yet, there is clear evidence that these adjuvant modalities are underused significantly. This article reviews the evidence that supports the use of efficacious local and systemic therapies in early-stage breast cancer, reasons for underuse, and interventions that have proven to be effective in ensuring the delivery of appropriate breast cancer care and suggests strategies to improve the quality of breast cancer care. |
| Keywords: | cancer chemotherapy; cancer survival; cancer surgery; clinical trial; review; cancer patient; cancer radiotherapy; combined modality therapy; cancer staging; antineoplastic agent; evidence-based medicine; breast cancer; cancer screening; breast neoplasms; time factors; age; health care quality; patient care; mammography; quality assurance, health care; partial mastectomy; tamoxifen; recurrent disease; physician; hormonal therapy; estrogen receptor; ethnic difference; health care organization; race difference; socioeconomics; health care access; health services misuse |
| Journal Title: | Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America |
| Volume: | 14 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| ISSN: | 1055-3207 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2005-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 103 |
| End Page: | 117 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.soc.2004.07.008 |
| PUBMED: | 15542002 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 6" - "Export Date: 24 October 2012" - "CODEN: SOCAF" - "Source: Scopus" |
