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Breast cancer treatment.
1Joyce Eisenberg Keefer Breast Center, John Wayne Cancer Institute, Saint John's Health Center, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA.
Nurse Practitioner Forum
|December 30, 1999
Summary
Nurse practitioners need to understand standard breast cancer treatments, including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. This review focuses on early-stage breast cancer care and management.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Nursing Practice
Background:
- Breast cancer requires comprehensive management by nurse practitioners.
- NPs play a crucial role in patient referral, treatment, and post-therapy care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review standard breast cancer treatments for nurse practitioners.
- To emphasize early-stage disease management.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of established breast cancer therapies.
- Focus on surgical, radiation, and chemotherapy modalities.
Main Results:
- Overview of primary breast cancer treatment options.
- Detailed discussion on early-stage disease interventions.
Conclusions:
- Nurse practitioners must be knowledgeable about breast cancer treatments.
- Understanding standard therapies is vital for effective patient care across all stages.