Under Breast Cancer section from ESMO published on 2019 Breast cancer is considered to be one of the most commonly studied malignancies in the world. In 2018, the worldwide prevalence of newly diagnosed breast cancer cases had been found to be about 2.1 million cases, out of which 630,000 patients reportedly died of this cancer. It is still known to be one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths for women in the world. Such a high incidence and mortality rate make breast cancer a global priority.
Early diagnosis of breast cancer will lead to a better therapeutic intervention that will help to minimize the harmful effects of the disease. What Is This Guideline About? This is an updated clinical practice guideline by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMA) that provides some important recommendations on early breast cancer management based on diagnosis, treatment, and…