The following health professionals may be involved in the care of a woman with breast cancer:

• general practitioner: provides ongoing care and works with other members of the treatment team
• surgeon: specialises in surgery, including biopsies
• pathologist: examines cells, tissue and blood from the body
• radiologist: examines mammograms, ultrasounds, X-rays and other imaging results and may perform biopsies or help locate cancers prior to surgery
• radiation oncologist: specialises in radiotherapy
• radiation therapist: assists in planning and giving radiotherapy
• medical oncologist: specialises in cancer drugs such as hormonal therapies, chemotherapy and targeted therapies
• breast care nurse: specialises in caring for people with breast cancer
• oncology nurse: specialises in caring for people with cancer
• research nurse: assists in the planning and coordination of clinical research studies and clinical trials
• psychologist, psychiatrist or counsellor: specialise in providing emotional support and managing anxiety and depression
• social worker: specialises in providing emotional support, counselling and advice about some practical and legal matters
• welfare worker: provides practical support and advice
• physiotherapist, occupational therapist: assist with exercise and pain management
• dietitian: specialises in providing advice about what to eat
• palliative care specialist, palliative care nurse: specialise in providing practical support and symptom relief
• community/district nurse: provides care and support at home
• community palliative care team: provide practical support and symptom relief at home
• plastic surgeon: specialises in breast reconstruction after breast surgery
• pharmacist: specialises in supplying, dispensing and manufacturing drugs
• pastoral care/religious representative: provides spiritual support.