The current state of breast cancer management. The current state of breast cancer management.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women.
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer has been the leading cause of cancer deaths among women who are between the ages of 35 to 54. However, thanks to programs aimed at early detection of breast cancer and a growing number of new treatment options, doctors have a greater ability to effectively treat their patients with breast cancer. Therapy for breast cancer while potentially life saving, does carry many potential side effects and risks. For this reason, doctors are interested in administering only the most appropriate therapy to their patients. The problem is that breast cancer can be an unpredictable disease.