The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) has recently published its clinical practice guidelines for managing early breast cancer . A team of multidisciplinary experts developed these guidelines based on the latest evidence. They address key aspects such as diagnosis, staging, risk assessment, treatment, follow-up, specific scenarios, and patient-centered care. This article outlines the key recommendations from the guidelines.
Key recommendations Imaging and diagnosis Regular mammography screening is recommended every two years for average-risk women aged 50-69. It may also be performed for women aged 45-49 and 70-74. Further diagnostic work-up should be based on clinical examination and imaging, such as bilateral mammography and ultrasound (US) for breasts and regional lymph nodes or 2D digital mammography in the symptomatic setting. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is…
