Management of early breast cancer--the current approach
Brennan, M.; Wilcken, N.; French, J.; Ung, O.; Boyages, J.
Australian Family Physician 34(9): 755-760
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-8495 PMID: 16184208 Document Number: 586820
This seventh article in our series on breast disease will focus on what is new in the management of invasive primary breast cancer. Up-to-date information on the key aspects of breast cancer management is presented, including descriptions of the new technique of sentinel lymph node biopsy and the new hormone treatment, aromatase inhibitors. Current trends in surgery for breast cancer and the adjuvant treatments of chemotherapy and radiotherapy are also discussed.