Clinical practice guidelines for the care and treatment of breast cancer

A clinical practice guideline for breast cancer care is a set of recommendations to help women with breast cancer and their physicians deal with treatment issues about which there is some uncertainty. Guidelines try to resolve the uncertainty by a thorough review of all the medical evidence and extensive consultation with experts in the field.

The guidelines in this series were prepared by experts in breast cancer, representing Canadian national and provincial health agencies, and by women living with breast cancer. They reflect the best available scientific evidence and the consensus of experts across Canada.

To view the guidelines online please visit http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/full/158/3/DC1