Treating primary breast cancer

This booklet describes the treatments people may be offered if they have been diagnosed with invasive primary breast cancer. It also includes information on the types of breast cancer, making treatment decisions and where to find support. 

For more information on cancer types, sizes and grades, please see our Understanding your pathology results booklet.

Last reviewed May 2022; next review 2024.

The Treating primary breast cancer booklet has replaced the Primary breast cancer pack. 

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