Options for early breast cancer follow-up in primary and secondary care - a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Both incidence of breast cancer and survival have increased in recent years and there is a need to review follow up strategies. This study aims to assess the evidence for benefits of follow-up in different settings for women who have had treatment for early breast cancer.

Method

A systematic review to identify key criteria for follow up and then address research questions. Key criteria were: 1) Risk of second breast cancer over time - incidence compared to general population. 2) Incidence and method of detection of local recurrence and second ipsi and contra-lateral breast cancer. 3) Level 1-4 evidence of the benefits of hospital or alternative setting follow-up for survival and well-being. Data sources to identify criteria were MEDLINE, EMBASE, AMED, CINAHL, PSYC

SUBMITTER: Taggart F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3502561 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature