Towards better care for women. Understanding fungating breast lesions.

Abstract

1. Although statistically affecting a minority of women with breast cancer, fungating breast lesions are a significant problem to those affected. 2. Evidence that early detection prevents development of advanced breast cancer is currently contestable. 3. Community nurses can help in the education, early detection and support of women with breast cancer. They can also give information and support to those undergoing treatment for fungating wounds. 4. There are several current palliative surgical and medical treatments for women with fungating tumours.