Management of Breast Cancer: an Overview

Abstract

Recently Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed life-threatening cancer in women, as well as the leading cause of cancer death in women. Breast cancer research has resulted in extraordinary progress in our understanding of the disease over the last two decades, resulting in more efficient and less toxic treatments. Improved screening and increased public awareness have resulted in earlier diagnosis at stages amenable to complete surgical resection and curative therapies. As a result, breast cancer survival rates have increased significantly, particularly among younger women. This article discusses the different approaches in management of breast cancer.