Rak dojke je najčešći tumor u žena. U mnogim je zemljama vodeći uzrok smrti maligne bolesti. Rak dojke je golem problem u zdravstvu i zajednici gdje se ulažu brojni napori u prevladavanju bolesti, poglavito ulaganjem u biološka i medicinska istraživanja. Najbolja terapija je njegovo rano otkrivanje. Redoviti liječnički pregled i samopregledi kao i uredan stil života znatno povećavaju izglede za rano otkrivanje, a potom i izlječenje raka dojke. Medicinska sestra kroz sve svoje segmente djelovanja znatno može doprinijeti ranom otkrivanju raka dojke, uspješnoj zdravstvenoj njezi i rehabilitaciji kroz intervencije koje provodi u zbrinjavanju bolesnice, osiguravajući joj neposrednu fizičku i emocionalnu pomoć uz motivaciju, socijalnu podršku i edukaciju. Timski model organizacije u liječenju i zdravstvenoj njezi daje bolesnici snažnu fizičku i psihološku potporu što joj ulijeva vjeru, osjećaj sigurnosti i poštovanja. Kvalitetna suradnja skraćuje boravak bolesnika u bolnici, a bolesnikove potrebe bile bi zadovoljene u kućnom okruženju. Klub žena operiranih na dojki je sa ciljem da okuplja i pomaže ženama nakon operacije od malignih bolesti dojke. Zadaća ovih klubova žene je okupiti što više žena operiranih od karcinoma dojke te međusobnim druženjem i razmjenom iskustava prevladati strahove vezane uz tešku dijagnozu.

Breast cancer is the most common tumor in women. In many countries the leading cause of malignant disease. Breast cancer is a huge problem in health care and community that investing many efforts to overcome the disease, primarily by investing in biological and medical research. The best treatment is its early detection. Regular medical examination and self-examination as well as a neat lifestyle significantly increases the chances for early detection, and then the cure for breast cancer. Nurse through all segments of their work can significantly contribute to the early detection of breast cancer, a successful health care and rehabilitation through interventions conducted in the care of patients, ensuring her immediate physical and emotional help with motivation, social support and education. Team organization model in the treatment and medical care gives patients a strong physical and psychological support as she infuses faith, a sense of security and respect. A good cooperation shortens patient stays in hospital, a patient needs would be met in the home environment. Women`s Club operated on the breast with the aim of gathering and helping women after surgery for malignant breast disease. The mission of the Club is to gather as many women treated for breast cancer and each others company and sharing experiences to overcome the fears associated with the difficult diagnosis.