title: Caring for the patient with breast cancer.
abstract: The management of the patient with cancer of the breast is a challenge to the family physician. Foremost is the need to educate the patient about self-examination and the physician's role in providing a thorough clinical evaluation and the appropriate use of mammography. Once a diagnosis is established the patient requires counselling and referral to the needed specialists. Finally, the family physician is in a key position to coordinate the necessary services, provide access to rehabilitation programs and offer the necessary psychological support to the patient and her family.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nathanson
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Blanchard
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Boggie