Breast Cancer - Rilegato

Roses, Daniel F.

 
9780443066344: Breast Cancer

Sinossi

This updated New Edition provides a complete yet concise understanding of breast cancer-from biology, pathology, and screening through diagnosis, treatment, long-term follow-up, and adjuvant care. Its practical, multidisciplinary focus addresses the concerns of every member of the health care team. A unique question-and-answer format offers clear answers to clinical questions, enhancing communication among physicians, nurses, and patients.

  • Considers the full range of management options, including radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and monoclonal antibody therapy.
  • Uses a question-and-answer format to make reference easy.
  • Saves time by examining only well-established, proven diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
  • Incorporates new chapters on needle biopsy, lymph node pathology, sonography, new diagnostic imaging modalities, MRI, emerging surgical approaches (such as radiofrequency and cryoablative techniques), and medicolegal issues.
  • Offers brand-new coverage of lymphatic mapping and sentinel node biopsy, molecular pathology, and the latest chemotherapeutic options.
  • Presents 50% new contributors who are international leaders in molecular biology, genetics, radiology, pathology, surgery, and oncology.
  • Delivers nearly 300 new clinical photographs and line illustrations.
With 60 additional contributing experts.

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Contenuti

SECTION I. Molecular and Epidemiologic Issues

Chapter 1. Epidemiology of Breast Cancer

Chapter 2. Oncogenetic Basis of Breast Cancer

Chapter 3. Molecular and Cellular Biology of Breast Cancer

Chapter 4. Hormonal Influences on Oncogenesis and Growth of Breast Cancer

Chapter 5. Risk Factors for Breast Cancer

Chapter 6. Prevention of Breast Cancer

SECTION II. Pathology

Chapter 7. Pathologic Evolution of Pre-Invasive Breast Cancer: The Atypical Hyperplasias

Chapter 8. Pathology of In-Situ Breast Cancer

Chapter 9. Pathology of Invasive Breast Cancer

Chapter 10. Pathology of Special Forms of Breast Cancer

Chapter 11. Pathology of Regional Lymph Nodes

Chapter 12. Molecular Pathology of Breast Cancer

SECTION III. Diagnosis

Chapter 13. Surveillance Strategy for Breast Cancer

Chapter 14. Clinical Assessment of Benign Breast Disease and Cancer

Chapter 15. Mammographic Diagnosis of Breast Cancer

Chapter 16. Sonographic Diagnosis of Breast Cancer

Chapter 17. Needle Biopsy Diagnosis of Breast Cancer

Chapter 18. Advanced Technology and Diagnostic Strategy for Breast Cancer

SECTION IV. Staging and Prognosis

Chapter 19. Evaluating and Staging the Patient with Breast Cancer

Chapter 20. Genetic Counseling

SECTION V. Treatment

Chapter 21. Development of Modern Breast Cancer Treatment

Chapter 22. Multimodality Treatment of Breast Cancer

Chapter 23. Treatment of In-Situ Breast Cancer

Chapter 24. Surgery for Breast Cancer

Chapter 25. Reconstruction Following Surgery for Breast Cancer

Chapter 26. Radiotherapy for In-Situ, Stage I, and Stage II Breast Cancer

Chapter 27. Adjuvant Systemic Treatment for Breast Cancer

Chapter 28. Treatment of Bilateral Breast Cancer

Chapter 29. Treatment of Locally Advanced Breast Cancer

Chapter 30. Emerging Local Treatment Modalities for Breast Cancer

Chapter 31. Surveillance Following Breast Cancer Treatment

SECTION VI. Management of Metastatic Breast Cancer

Chapter 32. Management of Metastatic Breast Cancer

I. Principles of Treatment
II. Chemotherapy for Metastatic Breast Cancer
III. Hormonal and Biological Therapy for Metastatic Breast Cancer
IV. Hypercalcemia of Metastatic Breast Cancer
V. Brain Metastases from Metastatic Breast Cancer
VI. Spinal Column Metastases from Metastatic Breast Cancer
VII. Ocular Metastases from Metastatic Breast Cancer
VIII. Thoracic Metastases from Metastatic Breast Cancer
IX. Bone Metastases from Metastatic Breast Cancer
X. Radiation Therapy for Metastatic Breast Cancer
XI. Management of Pain for Metastatic Breast Cancer and Management of the Terminal Patient

SECTION VII. Special Issues in Breast Cancer Treatment

Chapter 33. Treatment of High-Risk Patients

Chapter 34. Treatment of Unusual Malignant Neoplasias and Clinical Presentations

Chapter 35. Treatment of the Pregnant Patient with Breast Cancer

Chapter 36. Treatment of Male Breast Cancer

Chapter 37. Gynecologic Management of the Breast Cancer Patient

SECTION VIII. Psychological, Nursing, and Social Issues

Chapter 38. Rehabilitation and Nursing Care

Chapter 39. Needs of Breast Cancer Patients and Their Families: Psychosocial Adaptation

Chapter 40. Medico-Legal Issues in Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Product Description

Book by Roses MD Daniel F

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