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Decision Pathways in Breast Cancer Management

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This chapter reviews substantial new evidence on locoregional and systemic therapies for early and advanced breast cancer and in situ carcinoma. In breast cancer, the treatment strategy is chosen based on the features and biology of the tumor and on the patient’s age, general health status and personal preferences. The decision options are based on the best evidence-based recommendations. The decision process is based on comprehensive guidelines that elaborate the current sequential treatment options and interventions for breast cancer patients in detail. This information does not cover all possibilities in clinical decision-making. This chapter comprises decision pathways outlining the step-by-step clinical decision-making process for patient management.

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Aydiner, A. et al. (2019). Decision Pathways in Breast Cancer Management. In: Aydiner, A., Igci, A., Soran, A. (eds) Breast Cancer . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-96947-3_1

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