Treating breast cancer (BCC4)

This booklet is designed to provide detailed information about the many different treatments for breast cancer. It gives details of different types of breast cancer, the types of surgery available and other treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy and drug therapy. It explains the effects of each, along with the possible side effects.

There is also information on what happens after treatment, the minimum standards of care for breast cancer, the features of a specialist breast unit and more. You may find some of our other publications about specific forms of breast cancer treatment useful. To order or download this booklet, or for more information, follow the links below. Treating breast cancer is also available on audio tape.