Breast Care Nurses

Breast Care Nurses are registered nurses who have completed specialised study and training in breast care nursing, and are skilled in the management of conditions of the breast.

The Breast Care Nurse is a member of the multidisciplinary team caring for the person with breast cancer. Other members of the team can include: surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, breast physicians, clinical geneticists, pathologists, radiologists, radiation therapists, physiotherapists, lymphoedema specialists, and other specialised nurses.

The Breast Care Nurse aims to give support and information for the patient and families, during the diagnosis, surgery and ongoing aftercare of conditions of the breast.