Chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer: a brief history

The advent of chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer has ushered in a new age of management for the condition. This article charts the evolution of chemotherapy for breast cancer, and highlights the current need for carefully planned, fully implemented local protocols to support the delivery of modern regimens. British Journal of Cancer (2009) 101, S2-S5. doi:10.1038/sj.bjc.6605268 www.bjcancer.com (c) 2009 Cancer Research UK