Breast Cancer Survivorship : Consequences of early breast cancer and its treatment / edited by Alistair Ring, Marina Parton.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ring, Alistair, editor.

Parton, Marina, editor.

SpringerLink (Online service)

Series:

Medicine (Springer-11650)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Oncology.

Family medicine.

Nursing.

General Practice / Family Medicine.

Local Subjects:

Oncology.

General Practice / Family Medicine.

Nursing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XV, 284 pages) : 18 illustrations, 13 illustrations in color

Edition:

First edition 2016.

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

This book discusses the impact on women of the diagnosis and treatment of early breast cancer. Readers will learn about the risks of breast cancer recurrence and interventions to reduce these, such as endocrine therapy and bisphosphonate therapy, as well as the role of lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise. The long-term effects of treatment on fertility, the heart and other systems are discussed, as well the psychological burden for women who are increasingly likely to be cured from their cancer. Each chapter provides background and a practical guide in the management of women after the initial phase of diagnosis and treatment. Authored by a multidisciplinary team this book provides all the relevant expertise as well as different perspectives, providing a holistic picture of early breast cancer consequences. From oncologists to general practitioners as well as specialist nurses, gynaecologists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals involved in the long-term care of women with breast cancer, this book provides a timely and indispensable guide to practitioners caring for early breast cancer survivors.

Contents:

Introduction

PART 1: DISEASE RECURRENCE

Predicting Risk of Disease Recurrence

Detection of Recurrence: Clinical Follow-Up

Detection of Recurrence: Imaging Strategies

Follow Up of Patients with Germline Mutations in High Risk Predisposition Genes

PART 2: INTERVENTIONS TO REDUCE RISK OF RECURRENCE

Endocrine Therapy

Systemic Therapies to Reduce the Risk of Recurrence in Early Breast Cancer: New Strategies

Exercise in Breast Cancer Survivors

Dietary Components and Breast Cancer Survivorship

PART 3: SEQUELAE OF EARLY BREAST CANCER AND ITS TREATMENT

Identifying and Managing the Consequences of Treatment for Early Breast Cancer

Managing Loco-Regional Complications of Breast Cancer Treatment

The Role of Surgery in Breast Cancer Survivors

Management of Menopausal Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors

Bone Health

Fertility

Cardiotoxicity in Breast Cancer Survivors

Second Primary Neoplasms Following a Diagnosis of Breast Cancer. - The Effects of Breast Cancer Treatments on Cognition

Psychological Issues in Breast Cancer Survivorship

Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

978-3-319-41858-2

9783319418582

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.