title: Treatment and care of patients with metastatic breast cancer.
abstract: This article provides an overview of the treatment options available for patients diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. The article focuses on the four common organ sites affected by metastatic breast cancer, including the bone, lungs, liver and brain. The implications for nursing care are addressed, highlighting common side effects of treatment and frequent areas of concern for patients.
authors.affiliation: Breast Cancer Care St James, Sheffield. tara.beaumont@breastcancercare.org.uk
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Beaumont
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Leadbeater
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis; D011878:Radiotherapy
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents