BREAST CANCER

Course overview

BREAST CANCER IS THE MOST COMMON CANCER DIAGNOSED IN WOMEN, ACCOUNTING FOR MORE THAN 1 IN 10 NEW CANCER DIAGNOSES EACH YEAR. IT IS THE SECOND MOST COMMON CAUSE OF DEATH FROM CANCER AMONG WOMEN IN THE WORLD. BREAST CANCER EVOLVES SILENTLY, AND MOST DISEASE IS DISCOVERED ON ROUTINE SCREENING. THIS ACTIVITY REVIEWS THE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY, PRESENTATION AND DIAGNOSIS OF BREAST CANCER AND HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM IN ITS MANAGEMENT.