Young Women With Breast Cancer Treatment, care, and nursing implications

BACKGROUND: Young women with breast cancer (YWBC) are more hketyto have aggressive disease, carry mutations for hereditary cancer genes, and experience higher mortality. They also may face reduced fei tiUty because of the toxicity of chemotherapy. OBJECTIVES:ThS aricte aims to present a review of YWBC tteatments, sequelae of treatment, arid psychosocial challenges. METHODS:The authors performed a review of guideline -supported treatment options, patient resources, and nursing implications. FINDINGS: Because of high-Hsk cancers and a lack of specific treatment guidelines, healthcai e providers may consider aggressive treatments for younger patients. However, studies indicde th the foundation for treatment deckons forYWBC are best based on disease stage and National Comprehensive Cdncer Network guidelines.