Breast Cancer

ISBN 10: 0387983694 / ISBN 13: 9780387983691

Published by Springer, 1998

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Synopsis:

This second volume in the MD Anderson Solid Tumor Oncology series provides the general surgeon, surgical oncologist, and medical oncologist with the state-of-the art multimodality care for breast cancer. Divided into five sections, the text presents recognized experts addressing the current status of breast imaging, breast pathology, the role of breast surgery including management of in situ and early stage carcinoma, prophylatic mastectomy, auxillary node dissection, sentinel node and lymphatic mapping, and outpatient mastectomy. They also cover special selected topics featuring breast cancer in pregnancy, inflammatory breast cancer and breast sarcoma. An important section on future research reviews on-going studies for the use of in situ laser ablation, cryosurgery, and translational research so as to bring the busy practitioner up-to-date on state-of-the-art advances. A must-have resource on the full spectrum of current and prospective treatment options for this challenging disease.

From the Back Cover: The Breast Cancer section of Cancer in Women contains twelve chapters, which together represent a coherent, concise overview of the current thinking on the topic from risk factors/prevention through mammography/biopsy and therapy (chemo, radiation, and surgery). Breast Cancer will be readable, well referenced monograph with practical information for the oncologist, surgeon, and others.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Breast Cancer
Publisher: Springer
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New