title: Management of patients with breast cancer.
abstract: 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 throughout their illness and in some cases at the end of life.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Social Work and Applied Health, University of Hull, Hull. t.mccready@hull.ac.uk
authors.forename: Tracey
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: McCready
mesh_terms: D001940:Breast / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening; D008408:Mastectomy; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors; D012944:Social Support; D013727:Terminal Care; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology