Table of Contents
Clinical practice guidelines for the care and treatment of breast cancer
A Canadian consensus document developed by the Steering Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Care and Treatment of Breast Cancer.
Introduction and levels of evidence [FULL PDF] 1. The palpable breast lump: information and recommendations to assist decision-making
when a breast lump is detected [FULL PDF] 2. Investigation of lesions detected by mammography [FULL PDF] 3. Mastectomy or lumpectomy? The choice of operation for clinical stages I and
II breast cancer [SUMMARY] [FULL HTML] [FULL PDF] (Rev July 23, 2002) 4. Axillary dissection [FULL PDF] (2001 decision: no update required)5. The management of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) [SUMMARY] [FULL HTML] [FULL PDF] (Rev Oct. 2, 2001) 6. Breast radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery [SUMMARY] [FULL PDF] (Rev Feb. 18, 2003) 7. Adjuvant systemic therapy for women with node-negative breast cancer [SUMMARY] [FULL HTML] [FULL PDF] (Rev Jan. 23, 2001) 8. Adjuvant systemic therapy for women with node-positive breast cancer [SUMMARY] [FULL HTML] [FULL PDF] (Rev Mar. 6, 2001) 9. Follow-up after treatment for breast cancer [SUMMARY] [FULL HTML] [FULL PDF] (Rev May 10, 2005)10. The management of chronic pain in patients with breast cancer [SUMMARY] [FULL HTML] [FULL PDF] (Rev Oct. 30, 2001) 11. Lymphedema [FULL HTML] [FULL PDF] (Jan. 23, 2001) 12. Chemoprevention of breast cancer [FULL HTML] [FULL PDF] (June 12, 2001) 13. Sentinel lymph node biopsy [FULL HTML] [FULL PDF] (July 24, 2001) 14. The role of hormone replacement therapy in women with a previous diagnosis
of breast cancer [FULL HTML] [FULL PDF] (Apr. 16, 2002) 15. Treatment for women with stage III or locally advanced breast cancer [FULL HTML] [FULL PDF] (Mar. 16, 2004) 16. Locoregional post-mastectomy radiotherapy [FULL HTML] [FULL PDF] (Apr. 13, 2004)Suggested reading [FULL PDF]
Introduction [PDF] (1998)
What to do when an abnormality is discovered1. Investigation of a breast lump that can be felt [PDF] (1998) 2. Investigation of an abnormality that is discovered by mammography [PDF](1998)
Breast Cancer Treatment3. Mastectomy or lumpectomy? Choosing the most appropriate operation for early
invasive breast cancer [HTML] [PDF] (Rev July 23, 2002) 4. Removal of lymph nodes during breast cancer surgery [PDF](1998) 5. Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) [HTML][PDF] (Rev Oct. 2, 2001) 6. Radiation therapy after lumpectomy [PDF] (Rev Feb. 18, 2003) 7. Anticancer drug treatment for node-negative breast cancer [HTML] [PDF] (Rev Jan. 23, 2001)8. Adjuvant systemic therapy for women with node-positive breast cancer [HTML] [PDF] (Rev Mar. 6, 2001)11. Management of lymphedema related to breast cancer [PDF] (Jan. 23, 2001)12. Chemoprevention and breast cancer [HTML] [PDF] (June 12, 2001)13. Sentinel lymph node biopsy [HTML] [PDF] (July 24, 2001)15. Treatment for women with stage III or locally advanced breast cancer [HTML] [PDF] (Mar.16, 2004)16. Radiotherapy after mastectomy [HTML] [PDF] (Apr. 13, 2004)
Ongoing care9. Follow-up care after breast cancer treatment [FULL HTML] [PDF] (Rev May 10, 2005)10. Management of persistent pain after breast cancer treatment [HTML] [PDF] (Rev Oct. 30, 2001)14. The use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) by women who have had breast
cancer [HTML] [PDF] (Apr. 16, 2002) Where can I find support? [PDF] (1998) What is a clinical trial? [PDF] (1998) Where can I find more information? [PDF] (1998)