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David G Sheldon1, Ted A James, William G Kraybill
1Department of Surgical Oncology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm and Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14263, USA.
Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America
|July 9, 2004
Summary
Even with early breast cancer detection, some patients have advanced disease or experience recurrence after chemotherapy. This article discusses palliative care options for managing these challenging situations.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Palliative Care
Background:
- Increasing trend towards early breast cancer diagnosis.
- Persistent challenge of locally advanced disease presentation.
- Chemotherapy failure leading to local and regional recurrence in some breast cancer patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline palliative care options for breast cancer patients with locally advanced disease or recurrence.
- To provide guidance on managing challenging treatment outcomes in breast cancer care.
Main Methods:
- Review of current palliative care strategies.
- Discussion of treatment options for advanced or recurrent breast cancer.
- Focus on symptom management and quality of life.
Main Results:
- Identification of various palliative care interventions.
- Strategies for addressing treatment resistance and recurrence.
- Emphasis on patient-centered care.
Conclusions:
- Palliative care is crucial for patients with advanced or recurrent breast cancer.
- Comprehensive management plans can improve quality of life.
- Addressing treatment failures requires tailored palliative approaches.