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The role of medical oncology in an interdisciplinary comprehensive breast center
1Department of Medical Oncology, The John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, California 90404, USA.
Abstract:
The management of patients with breast cancer requires physicians with diverse expertise and skills. The comprehensive care of such patients is best accomplished when all necessary health care providers work together using an interdisciplinary model. Such a close working relationship has advantages for the patient and the physician. The role of the medical oncologist has greatly expanded during the past 3 decades. Physician participation has become necessary at each step of a patient's diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. This is best accomplished when all physicians who will provide care are part of an interdisciplinary breast center.
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