This edition keeps oncologists and radiologists abreast of current trends and advancements in the prognosis, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer. New topics in Breast Cancer include:

obesity and breast cancer
anti-hormone/anti-growth factor resistance
testosterone and breast cancer
insulin-like growth factors
biological, genetic, and molecular pathways linked to the development/progression of breast cancer
the latest therapeutic strategies, prognostic and predictive factors, and prevention strategies

It also covers:

the mechanism involved in carcinogenesis
the fetus, pregnancy, and breast cancer
developments in endocrine treatment
hormone replacement therapy, cytotoxic therapy, and other non-hormonal approaches for the treatment of metastases
management of locally advanced breast cancer and the importance of BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 in hereditary breast cancer