Journal: Zhonghua zhong liu za zhi [Chinese journal of oncology]
This publication addresses the significant burden of breast cancer in China, highlighting the urgent need for an optimized healthcare framework due to the country’s “inverted pyramid” medical system.
It introduces the “Expert consensus on tiered diagnosis and treatment of single breast cancer (2025 edition),” developed collaboratively by the Breast Cancer Expert Committee and national health authorities.
The consensus:
- Delineates the roles of various healthcare tiers
- Promotes rational resource allocation
- Advocates an integrated, patient-centered service model
Key features include:
- Emphasis on primary care
- Two-way referrals
- Differentiated management of acute and chronic cases
- Multi-level coordination to enhance prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation
The goal is to improve survival and quality of life for breast cancer patients.