No. | Recommendations/ Statements | EG | LoE | Sources |
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6.35. | The follow-up of patients with breast cancer starts once primary loco-regional treatment has been concluded. Follow-up consists of taking the patientʼs medical history, a physical examination, medical counselling, care and guidance as well as diagnostic imaging procedures to detect local or loco-regional recurrence or contralateral breast cancer. If any of the findings are suspicious, follow-up must take a system-oriented approach. |
EC Adapted from guideline |
91 , 93 , 94 , 95 , 96 , 97 , 98 , 99 , 100 | |
6.36. | If required, specialized oncologists and other medical professionals, for example psycho-oncologists, physiotherapists, lymphologists, specialized oncology nurses, breast care nurses, etc., should also be involved in the individual follow-up of breast cancer patients. Depending on the individual requirements of patients, patients should also receive information about further opportunities for counselling and care including information on available self-help support groups. | EC Adapted from guideline |
101 , 102 |