Purpose/Objectives: To document weight gain in women treated with adjuvant chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer and to examine the relationship of weight gain and perceived quality of life (QOL). Design: Descriptive, correlational study. Setting: Data collected in three settings: an...

Purpose/Objectives: To review the standard treatment options for metastatic breast cancer, present recently approved chemotherapeutic and hormonal approaches, and describe novel biologic therapies, particularly the use of monoclonal antibodies. Data Sources: Published articles, abstracts, and...

We stand on the threshold of the next great revolution in medical practice. The restructuring of healthcare delivery has resulted in a shift from the traditional provider-controlled, fee-for-service model to a new paradigm organized around integrated healthcare networks that provide consolidated...

Purpose/Objectives: To retrospectively review data on chemotherapy dose/dose intensity in patients with breast cancer. Data Sources: Computerized database, published articles, and book chapter. Data Synthesis: Chart reviews were conducted of 20,106 patients with breast cancer from 1,135 oncology...