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1Joyce Eisenberg Keefer Breast Center, John Wayne Cancer Institute, Saint John's Health Center, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA.
Abstract:
Nurse practitioners must be aware of the standard treatments for breast cancer whether they are referring a symptomatic patient to a breast cancer specialist, are involved in the actual treatment process, or are providing ongoing care for patients after completion of therapy. This article reviews the major treatments for breast cancer including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, with greater emphasis on treatment of early-stage disease.
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