More rights for breast cancer patients

According to the World Health Organisation, in 2018, it was estimated that 627 000 women died from breast cancer – that is approximately 15% of all cancer deaths among women.

The guidelines set out what each of the assessments should consist of and also make a case for breast conservation surgery as best practice for early breast cancer, unless contraindicated and a mastectomy, or breast removal, is needed. The extensive 25-page document of guidelines also sets out other treatment therapies and follow-up care recommendations that should be available to patients.

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