Early breast cancer is defined as tumours of not more than 5 cm diameter, with either impalpable or palpable but not fixed lymph nodes and no evidence of distant metastases.

Guidance for the management of early breast cancer is designed to assist in decision making by patients and their doctors.

Topic specific guidelines

• Investigation of a new breast symptom - a guide for general practitioners 2021 
• Recommendations for use of hypofractionated radiotherapy in early (operable) breast cancer 2011
• Recommendations for use of bisphosphonates in early breast cancer 2011
• Recommendations for staging and managing the axilla in early (operable) breast cancer 2011
• Recommendations for follow-up of women with early breast cancer 2010
• Recommendations for use of Sentinel node biopsy in early (operable) breast cancer 2008