Breast Cancer, Version 3.2022, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology.

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Clinical Practice Guidelines

Background:

• Breast cancer treatment is complex, with diverse therapeutic options.
• Guidelines are essential for standardizing patient care across various breast cancer types.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present updated NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines for Breast Cancer.
• To focus on management of ductal carcinoma in situ and early-stage invasive breast cancer.

Main Methods:

• The guidelines synthesize current evidence and expert consensus.
• Recommendations cover diagnosis, staging, and treatment modalities.

Main Results:

• The guidelines provide a framework for managing noninvasive and invasive breast cancer.
• Specific recommendations address ductal carcinoma in situ, Paget disease, phyllodes tumor, inflammatory breast cancer, and pregnancy-associated breast cancer.

Conclusions:

• These guidelines offer a comprehensive resource for clinicians managing breast cancer patients.
• Adherence to guidelines promotes optimal patient outcomes and standardized care.