Management of patients with breast cancer. (Continuing professional development: oncology). From: Nursing Standard | Date: June 25, 2003| Author: McCready, Tracey | COPYRIGHT 2003 Royal College of Nursing Publishing Company. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

NS197 McCready T (2003) Management of patients with breast cancer. Nursing Standard. 17, 41, 45-53. Date of acceptance: May 19 2003.

Summary

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, with over 39,500 women diagnosed every year (Cancer Research UK 2003). The author examines the biological, psychological and social aspects of managing patients with breast cancer. This article also highlights the importance of the nurse's role in supporting patients thro...

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