Plain Language Summary Breast cancer affects millions of women worldwide. Screening mammography has the potential to detect breast cancer early, leading to more effective treatment, reduced chance of metastasis, and better survival and quality of life for the patient. Large…
Plain Language Summary The benefits of mammography screening have been studied in nine randomized controlled trials comparing women screened with those not screened. Randomized controlled trials are regarded as the strongest type of study to determine whether screening is effective…
Plain Language Summary Culture, politics, money, and media intersect to influence the interpretation of scientific evidence, directly affecting the lives of women. Before venturing into detailed chapters reviewing the scientific evidence on breast cancer screening, we begin this textbook with…
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A breast cancer diagnosis can sometimes lead to financial hardship. The National Cancer Institute recognizes financial hardship, also known as financial distress or financial toxicity, as the negative impact of the “costs” of cancer care on the lives of cancer…
In the United States, one in eight women (13%) will develop invasive breast cancer during her lifetime. In 2021, it was estimated that 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer would be diagnosed in women in the United States, and…
Breast cancer is an incredibly complex disease, and when metastatic or terminal, it becomes even more complex. The difficulties clinicians encounter with this disease go far beyond the malignancy. It includes, in many cases, particularly young women, families, including children…
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women. Recent improvements in healthcare, including earlier detection and effective treatment strategies, have significantly improved survival rates. With more than 3.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States, the 5-year…
Introduction Nutrition care is essential not only in after care or survivorship but also as a supportive resource throughout diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Patients often request nutrition advice early on in their care. Breast cancer patients in particular…
Key Points Cancer physical therapy is the evidence-based, reimbursed medical care used to specifically examine, assess, and treat impairments related to cancer and cancer treatment. Though physical therapy is readily available to patients, it remains underutilized in most cancer programs.…