This book is a practical guide to the management of patients with breast malignancies. It serves as a quick reference book that gives the most up-to-date routine practical management strategies of breast cancer. Written and edited by leading experts, this handbook focuses on the application of conventional and novel treatment strategies to the care of patients with malignant breast disease and all stages of breast cancer. The chapters provide evidence-based treatment strategies for all patient subsets. Surgical, radiation, and medical treatment options are all discussed for each stage of breast cancer. It also includes the definitions of statistical terminologies and their usage in clinical practice and research. This is a comprehensive yet concise resource for residents, fellows, and early-career practitioners.
1. Decision Pathways In Breast Cancer Management.- 2. Pathology of Breast Dısease.- 2-1Pathology of Breast Cancer.- 2.2 Mesenchymal and Fibroepithelial Tumors of The Breast.- 2.3 Intraoperative Pathological Examination of Breast Lesions.- 2.4 Prognostic and Predictive Factors.- 3. Breast Imaging.- 4. Surgical Approach for Breast Cancer.- 5. Adjuvant Systemic Therapy for Breast Cancer.- 5.1 Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Her-2 Negative Breast Cancer.- 5.2 Adjuvant Therapy for Her2-Positive Early-Stage Breast Cancer.- 5.3 Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy.- 6. Adjuvant Radiation Therapy.- 7. Preoperative Systemic Therapy For Breast Cancer.- 7.1 Preoperative Therapy for Operable Breast Cancer.- 7.2 Preoperative Systemic Therapy: Locally Advanced Breast Cancer.- 7.3 Inflammatory Breast Cancer.- 8. Systemic Therapy for Metastatic Breast Cancer.- 8.1 Her2-Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer.- 8.2 Her2-Overexpressing Metastatic Breast Cancer.- 8.3 Hormone Receptor Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer.- 9.Biostatistical and Epidemiological Terms Frequently Used In Breast Disease Research.
“This book is written for residents and fellows who are focused on advancing their knowledge in the care of breast cancer, as well as for staff clinicians, such as general surgeons, who routinely care for breast cancer patients but need a succinct guide to quickly determine the most appropriate next steps in patient care.” (Anna C Beck, Doody’s Book Reviews, April 17, 2020)
Adnan Aydiner MD, Institute of Oncology, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of Medical Oncology, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey. Professor of Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine. He is a member of many International Societies and is the Board Member of Istanbul University, Oncology Institute. He is the President of Clinical Oncology Society and the President of Lung Cancer Society in Turkey. He is a Board Member of Istanbul Breast Society. He is one of the principal investigators in many International trials and he has published over 130 peer-review papers. He is one of the editors of Breast Disease book (by Springer), and also the editor of more than 15 books.
Abdullah Igci MD, FACS, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of General Surgery, Breast Unit, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey. Professor of Surgery. Director, Turkey Breast Disease Federation; Director, Istanbul Breast Society. He has published over 55 peer-review papers, he is one of the editors of Breast Disease book (by Springer).
Atilla Soran MD, MPH, FACS, Department of Breast Surgery, Magee-Womens Hospital, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburg, USA. Professor of Surgery; Director, International Breast Fellowship Program; Director, Lymphedema Program; Director, Clinical Research for Breast Disease; Director, Breast Disease Clinical Research Program; Director, International Breast Fellowship Program; Director, Comprehensive Lymphedema Center; Chair, International Committee National Consortium of Breast Centers. He has published over 80 peer-review papers, he is one of the editors of Breast Disease book (by Springer).
This book is a practical guide to the management of patients with breast malignancies. It serves as a quick reference book that gives the most up-to-date routine practical management strategies of breast cancer. Written and edited by leading experts, this handbook focuses on the application of conventional and novel treatment strategies to the care of patients with malignant breast disease and all stages of breast cancer. The chapters provide evidence-based treatment strategies for all patient subsets. Surgical, radiation, and medical treatment options are all discussed for each stage of breast cancer. It also includes the definitions of statistical terminologies and their usage in clinical practice and research. This is a comprehensive yet concise resource for residents, fellows, and early-career practitioners.
Useful for routine clinical practice
The most important updated scientific data for breast cancer management
Step by step approach for the management of breast cancer
