This trusted resource offers in-depth coverage of all aspects of breast cancer, from epidemiology and pathology through surgical and non-surgical management to psychological and legal issues. The meticulously updated and revised New Edition provides cutting-edge information on genetics, screening, mammography and sonography, lymphatic mapping and sentinel node biopsy, in situ carcinoma and early invasive carcinoma, biologic response modifiers, reconstruction, and much more!

Reviews

"The editors of this text and their chapter authors have done an excellent job of providing current information to the reader...A worthwhile contribution to patient care by providing physicians everywhere with an excellent guidebook on the management of breast disease...An excellent text."-JAMA

Features

. Keeps readers current with state-of-the-art information on diagnosis...genetic aspects of breast cancer and oncogenies...gross and microscopic anatomy...surgical management of cardiothoracic metastases...pain and orthopedic management...and many other vital topics.
. Helps practitioners provide well-balanced care with coverage of the psychological and social impacts of breast cancer...the benefits of nutrition and exercise...cancer prevention......much more.
. Covers special problems such as multiple primary cancers and breast cancer with pregnancy.
. Offers valuable advice on legal issues in breast cancer management, one of the leading reasons for malpractice cases.
. Presents over 310 illustrations that make every detail clear.

What's New

. Delivers 10 brand-new chapters, including Stage IV Carcinomas (Ch. 27), Lymphatic Mapping and Sentinel Node Biopsy (Ch. 25), Genetic Basis for Emergence & Progression of Breast Cancer (Ch. 10), Molecular Biology of Breast Cancer (Ch. 11), Cellular Kinetics of Breast Cancer (Ch. 19), In situ Carcinoma of the Breast (Ch. 23), and many other timely subjects.
. Addresses topics of emerging importance such as benign breast disorders, microscopic anatomy, oncogenes, cancer prevention, cardiothoracic problems, orthopedic problems, legal issues, pain control, and community resources for the patient with breast cancer.

Contents

1. Introduction to the History of Breast Cancer
2. Microscopic Anatomy of the Breast
3. Gross Anatomy of the Breast
4. Physiology and Function of the Breast
5. A Unifying Concept of Benign Breast Disorders
6. Benign Conditions of the Breast
7. Epidemiology of Breast Cancer
8. Ionizing Radiation and the Breast
9. Nutrition and Breast disease
10. Genetic Basis for Emergence & Progression of Breast Cancer
11. Molecular Biology of Breast Cancer
12. Prevention of Breast Cancer
13. The Role of Exercise and Weight Control in Cancer Prevention
14. Genetic Risk and Genetic Counseling
15. Screening for Breast Cancer
16. Breast Imaging: Mammography, sonography and Emerging Technology
17. Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
18. Gross and microscopic Pathology of the Breast
19. Cellular Kinetics of Breast Cancer
20. Hormonal and Growth Factors
21. Growth Rates of Breast Cancer
22. Staging of Breast Cancer and Prognosis
23. In Situ Carcinoma of the Breast
24. Early Invasive Carcinoma. of the Breast
25. Lymphatic mapping & sentinel node biopsy
26. Locally Advanced and Inflammatory Breast Cancer
27. Stage IV Carcinoma
28. Surgical Techniques
29. Radiation Therapy of Breast Cancer
30. Chemotherapy for Early and Advanced Breast Cancer
31. Hormonal and Endocrine Therapy of Breast Cancer
32. Immunology, Serum Markers and Immunotherapy
33. Followup after Treatment of Breast Cancer
34. Nursing care of the Patient with Breast Cancer
35. Reconstruction of the Breast
36. Multiple Primary Cancers & Cancers Metastatic to the Breast
37. Local and Regional Recurrence of Breast Cancer
38. Orthopedic Management of Skeletal Metastases
39. Thoracic Surgical Problems in Breast Cancer Therapy
40. Metastasis to the Eye and Ocular Adnexa
41. Neurologic Aspects of Breast Cancers
42. Pain Management
43. Pregnancy and Breast Cancer
44. Sarcomas of the Breast
45. The Occult Breast Primary
46. Cancer of the Male Breast
47. Psychosocial Consideratons
48. Community Resources for the Breast Cancer Patient
49. Liability Issues Related to Breast Cancer
50. Critical analysis of clinical trials
51. Statistical Methods for Studying Breast Cancer