SURGERY / BREAST + ENDOCRINE · SOURCE MAP
1. Biology and extent shape the pathway. In oncology questions, subtype, spread and patient context change which evidence is relevant.
2. Treatment is a continuum. Surgery is one component among diagnosis, pathology, systemic therapy, radiotherapy, rehabilitation and follow-up.
3. Guidance needs a date and owner. Learn from transparent professional guidance, then check whether it applies to the case and current local practice.
What does a pathway lens protect against?
Reducing a multidisciplinary problem to one procedure or one memorised rule.
What should be checked before relying on a statement?
Its population, evidence date, issuing body and clinical scope.