Early and Locally Advanced Breast Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment [Internet]

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Update Information: In July 2018 we updated and replaced this guideline with NICE guideline NG101 on early and locally advanced breast cancer.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and its management often presents patients and their healthcare professionals with difficult decisions about the most appropriate treatment. For all those affected by breast cancer (including family and carers) it is important to recognise the impact of this diagnosis, the complexity of treatment options and the wide ranging needs and support required throughout this period of care and beyond. We hope that this document will provide helpful and appropriate guidance to both healthcare professionals and patients on the diagnosis and subsequent management of early and locally advanced breast cancer.