Keywords

breast cancer, evidence-based breast cancer endocrine treatment, metastatic breast cancer

 

Authors

  1. Downs-Holmes, Catherine MSN, CNP, CNS, ONC
  2. Silverman, Paula MD

Abstract

Abstract: Breast cancer is a complex disease and treatment recommendations are continually changing. It is the leading cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer mortality. This overview of breast cancer will discuss pathologic features, local and systemic treatment considerations, endocrine therapy, metastatic treatment regimens, and follow-up for optimal breast health. Recent approvals that advance the treatment of metastatic breast cancer are also addressed.