BookDarius S. Francescatti, Melvin J. Silverstein, editors.
Summary: Breast Cancer: A New Era in Management provides a compendium of succinct analysis of the many facets involved in the present day management of the breast cancer patient. The text provides the clinician or student with basic foundational knowledge in the rapidly expanding areas of expertise that are required for both the diagnosis and treatment of the breast cancer patient. Each topic, whether diagnostic or therapeutic, is presented in a straightforward fashion incorporating as part of each topic a description of the historical clinical landmarks leading to the present day, their present day position in the care of the breast patient, and finally, an assessment of possible future application and adaptation in clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on clear and concise explanations of each topic presented in stepwise fashion from fundamental elements to the more complex. Breast Cancer: A New Era in Management will act as a ready reference for the practicing surgeon and students seeking practical information on a particular clinical topic or scenario.
Contents:
Risk Assessment
The impact of mammography screening on the diagnosis and management of early phase breast cancer
The Sick Lobe Syndrome
Lobar Ultrasonic Breast Anatomy
The Surgical Approach to the Sick Lobe
Ultrasound Guided Breast Biopsy Tissue Sampling: Technique And Breast Ultrasound Characteristics Of Benign And Malignant Lesions
Role of Stereotaxis in Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Tumors
Breast MR for Treatment Planning
Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
Interstitial Laser Therapy (Ilt) Of Breast Tumors
Cryoablation For Breast Cancer
RF Therapy
HiFrequency Ultrasound
High Risk Lesions
Ductal Carcinoma In Situ of the Breast
The Surgical Management of Invasive Breast Cancer
Surgical Management of the Axilla
Radiotherapy of the Breast
Systemic Therapy.