Management of early stage breast cancer : basics and controversies / Beena Kunheri, D. K. Vijaykumar, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Kunheri, Beena, editor.

Vijaykumar, D. K., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Breast--Cancer--Diagnosis.

Breast.

Breast--Cancer--Treatment.

Oncology.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xx, 276 pages) : illustrations (some color)

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Springer, 2021.

System Details:

text file

PDF

Summary:

Breast cancer, its causes, early detection and treatment have received considerable attention, since this widespread disease is one of the most important health concerns for women. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of the management of early-stage breast cancer, including essential information on basic topics like pathology, and radiology, as well as the latest developments. Further, it discusses all aspects of surgical care, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, together with the controversies and current management guidelines. Helping readers acquire a deep, holistic understanding of the topic, the book is a valuable resource for practitioners and postgraduate students in the field of gynecologic oncology. Moreover, it is a useful aid to decision-making in day-to-day practice for oncologists, residents, fellows and experienced practitioners.

Contents:

Breast cancer: current trends across the world

Role of screening in early stage breast cancer: Guidelines and recommendations

Basics and controversies in breast cancer imaging

Pathology of early stage breast cancer

Molecular classification of early stage breast cancer and its relevance

Surgical management of early stage breast cancer

Sentinel lymph node in early stage breast cancer: Evidence, techniques and controversies

Oncoplasty in early breast cancer

Risk stratification for adjuvant treatment in early breast cancer

Role of chemotherapy In early breast cancer

Role of Anti-human epidermal growth receptor (HER) in early breast cancer

Adjuvant hormones in early breast cancer:Current status

Ductal carcinoma in situ: Current consensus in its management

General guidelines of radiation in early breast cancer

Techniques of radiation in early stage breast cancer

Current controversies and guidelines in early breast cancer 1-3 node

Accelerated partial breast irradiation: Current evidence and techniques in early breast cancer

Role of regional nodal irradiation in early breast cancer

Hypofractionation in early breast cancer: Evidence, rationale and practice

Psychological impact of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. .

Notes:

Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed November 30, 2020).

Other Format:

Print version: Kunheri, Beena Management of Early Stage Breast Cancer : Basics and Controversies

ISBN:

9789811561719

9811561710

OCLC:

1204151316

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.