What is DCIS? DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ) is an early, non-invasive breast lesion in which abnormal cells are found within the breast milk ducts but have not spread into the surrounding breast tissue. It is often referred to as Stage 0 breast cancer because the abnormal cells remain confined within the ducts and […]

Advanced breast cancer is not treated with a single approach; it is managed through personalised therapy tailored to each patient who receives long-term systemic therapy that changes over time. General practitioners play a key role in ongoing care, early detection of complications, and patient support. Advanced breast cancer includes: Locally advanced breast cancer, stage III […]

1. Overview of Treatment Principles Management of breast cancer requires a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating breast and plastic surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists and pathologists, including genetic counsellors, physiotherapists, psychological counsellors and advanced practice breast nurses if available. Invasive breast cancers can be staged as: Early breast cancer (stage I and II): confined to the […]