Cancer Australia, the Government’s national cancer control agency, aims to reduce the impact of cancer, address disparities and improve outcomes for people affected by cancer, by leading and coordinating national, evidence-based interventions across the continuum of care.
This Guidance has been developed to meet the need for updated evidence-based guidance that encompasses management of early breast cancer from the point of diagnosis.
This resource was developed, reviewed or revised more than 5 years ago and may no longer reflect current evidence or best practice.
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This section provides guidance on treatment options for early breast cancer to assist health professionals in delivering evidence-based, best-practice care underpinned by the key principles of care and supporting shared decision-making between patients an
This section provides guidance for the initial period after diagnosis of early breast cancer to support a patient-centred, multidisciplinary approach to care that informs and involves patients in preparation for their treatment.
This section provides guidance on follow-up of patients after active treatment for early breast cancer and on survivorship care that focuses on health and well-being for people living with and beyond early breast cancer.
Explore key considerations and tailored guidance for managing early breast cancer across diverse areas of patient care, including genetic risks, reproductive health, psychosocial support, and the specific needs of different patient groups.
This Guidance provides evidence-based recommendations for early breast cancer management, using a rigorous meta-guideline approach to address Australia’s healthcare needs and standards.
The key principles listed here are those presented in the Optimal Care Pathway for people with breast cancer (First edition; Cancer Council Victoria 2015; and informed by the draft Second edition) (OCP).
