Caring for breast cancer survivors in primary care.

Journal Article (Review)

Women with a history of breast cancer compose the largest group of cancer survivors. Physician assistants and nurse practitioners can play a key role in caring for cancer survivors in primary care settings. This article provides a brief overview and synthesis of current breast cancer guidelines, other resources, and clinical observations that may help primary care providers to translate plans developed by oncology specialists into primary care delivery.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Trotter, K; Stouder, A

Published Date

  • October 2016

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 29 / 10

Start / End Page

  • 16 - 22

PubMed ID

  • 27623290

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 1547-1896

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1097/01.jaa.0000496950.95334.86

Language

  • eng