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Journal Overview: The Breast

The Breast is a multidisciplinary open-access journal that serves as a platform for both researchers and clinicians. The primary focus of the journal is to advance the understanding and management of breast cancer, covering all aspects of breast disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment across all stages. With a commitment to promoting translational and clinical research, The Breast welcomes various types of contributions, including original research articles, systematic reviews, viewpoints/commentaries, debate articles, and correspondences.

Key areas of interest and topics covered in The Breast include:

1. Epidemiology and Prevention: Research and insights into the epidemiology of breast cancer and strategies for prevention.

2. Translational Research: Exploration of new technologies, molecular biology, genetics, and pathology to enhance the translation of research findings into clinical practice.

3. Screening and Early Diagnosis: Use of imaging, nuclear medicine, and other technologies for early detection and diagnosis.

4. Treatment Modalities: Coverage of medical oncology, radiation oncology, breast surgery, and emerging treatment options.

5. Psychosocial Aspects: Examination of psycho-oncology, quality of life, survivorship, supportive care, and palliative and end-of-life care to provide holistic patient care.

6. Advocacy and Breast Nursing: Insights into advocacy efforts, as well as advancements in breast nursing and patient care.

7. Breast Units Management: Organizational aspects of breast care, including health economics and the management of breast units.

The Breast encourages contributions that enhance the collective knowledge and understanding of breast disease. By providing an open-access platform, the journal aims to facilitate the dissemination of valuable research and insights to a broad audience of healthcare professionals, researchers, and advocates. Submissions to The Breast should be in the English language, ensuring accessibility to a wide readership.

• Michael Gnant
• Beat Thürlimann
• Walter Paul Weber