There are a number of different services which may be necessary to investigate or to treat a woman with breast cancer. An individual woman may not require each of these services; or her needs may change during the course of her treatment. This Directory includes the following range of services which a hospital may provide for women with breast cancer either on site or through established referral links for specialist services:
- Diagnostic services
- Breast surgery (including reconstructive surgery)
- Radiotherapy
- Chemotherapy
- Multidisciplinary care
- Information for women
- Psychosocial and supportive care
- Palliative care
- Genetic counselling
- Lymphoedema treatment
- Clinical trials
- Written protocols
- Data collection and review
- Transport parking and accommodation