Breast cancer is the most common cancer in females and the second most common in the Egyptian population with more than 26 thousand newly diagnosed cases. ⁽¹⁾ Moreover, it is also the second cause of cancer death in Egypt after hepatocellular carcinoma with estimated mortality rate around 10% in 2022. Approximately 46,000 incident cases are forecasted in 2050.

➡️ Purpose and scope

These guidelines will help to improve the quality of care for non-metastatic breast cancer patients via providing a uniform standard of care across the country to help in early diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer, with less aggressive treatment options and improved clinical outcomes. These guidelines cover  primary diagnosis, staging, treatment and follow-up of breast cancer patients.

➡️ Target audience

Clinicians who are involved in the care and treatment of patients with breast cancer, including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, clinical oncologists , surgeons, interventional radiologists, radiologists and pathologists.