Breast Cancer returns in almost one in four patients

Summary

A study conducted by researchers at St James's institute of oncology in Leeds, funded by Macmillan Cancer Support has examined 1,000 patients whom had been diagnosed with breast cancer. The study revealed that one in four woman who had breast cancer before are at risk of getting it again. In 214 of the patients who had breast cancer had seen the return of it. Jane Maher, Macmillan’s chief medical officer said that the NHS must improve the care for women whose breast cancer had returned. These women are not given proper emotional support because NHS assumes that they must already know what to expect.

Own Opinion

These women have been through an awful experience, but have managed to overcome the cancer. However, for some of these women the breast cancer will return and that is very tragic. The NSH should not just assume that these women are prepared for this situation; they should provide care and emotional support. I think that it is good that the Department of Health are doing everything they can to learn more about cancer so that they could help and treat these patients as best as they can. 

URL: 

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/jun/12/breast-cancer-recurrence-study-macmillan