Advances in Breast Cancer Management (eBook, PDF)

Redaktion: Gradishar, William J.; Wood, William C.

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

During the last five years significant progress has been made in our understanding of the biology of breast cancer. As a result of linking observations made in the laboratory to new treatment strategies, the outcome of patients with both early and late stage disease has continued to improve.

Advances in Breast Cancer Management, Second Edition will highlight many of the important advances that have transformed our understanding of the biology and therapeutics of breast cancer.

Series Editor's comments:

"Dramatic advances have been witnessed in our knowledge and treatment of breast cancer over the last decade. This text covers a multidisciplinary spectrum of topics that have great relevance for patient care. Distinguished figures in the field provide updates on key areas of interest to clinicians and investigators studying this disease."



Steven T. Rosen, M.D.

Series Editor

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer US
• Seitenzahl: 182
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. November 2007
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780387731612
• Artikelnr.: 37287507

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction.- The Genetics of Breast Cancer.- Sentinel Lymphadenectomy in Breast Cancer.- Advances in Adjuvant Chemotherapy of Early Stage Breast Cancer.- Overview of Randomized Trials of Systemic Adjuvant Therapy.- Evolving Role of Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy.- Surgical issues and preoperative systemic therapy.- New Tools for Assessing Risk of Recurrence.- Development of New Targeted Therapies for Breast Cancer.- New Radiation Treatment Strategies for Early Stage Breast Cancer.- Index.

Rezensionen

From the reviews of the second edition:

"This scholarly book describes new advances in breast cancer genetics, treatment, and prevention strategies. ... Eighteen contributors, all physicians, lent their expertise to this book. It is recommended for those in multiple specialties, including medical and surgical oncologists, but it is also an excellent resource for general practitioners waiting a focused update on breast cancer. ... It is useful for all practitioners interested in a concise overview of advances in breast cancer prevention and treatment." (Heidi H. Richardson, Doody's Review Service, February, 2008)