Bookedited by Beena Kunheri, D. K. Vijaykumar.
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. .