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Breast cancer  continues as a major health  problem  among women.  Globally, it is the most common cancer of women and represents the second leading cause of death.  Breast cancer continues however, to be one of those  cancers that  prove the greatest benefit when detected early. The diagnosis of breast cancer can often generate fear and anxiety for the woman and the people  she know and loves and as a result may predispose the woman to psychosocial reactions, resulting  in poorer  health  outcomes. As a consequence, clinicians can no longer focus specifically on the physical aspects related to the treatment of breast cancer, but must also recognize and  consider  the  psychosocial implications  of  the  diagnosis and  enhance their treatment to gain better outcomes.Implementing a psychosocial model of care and incorporating aspects of the patient’s care  to  include  family  concerns, financial  implications  of  illness and  employment issues related to prolonged treatment can and should be considered as part of treatment. There is no better time than  today  to enhance our skills for the  better treatment and care of our mothers, wives, sisters, aunts, nieces, daughters and granddaughters who may someday face a diagnosis of breast cancer.