High-dose therapy for treatment of breast cancer.

Breast cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer deaths despite medical advancements. The use of high-dose therapies in the treatment of breast cancer has become much more common in centers across the country. Deciding whether high-dose therapy is an appropriate treatment option is neither easy nor always straightforward. Nurse practitioners can intervene on behalf of their patients with breast cancer and help them to make thoughtful decisions regarding their care.