BookShashanka Mohan Bose, editor-in-chief ; Suresh Chander Sharma, Alok Mazumdar, Robin Kaushik, editors.
Summary: The book provides detailed information on breast cancer and covers all the aspects of this rapidly spreading disease, such as applied anatomy and physiology, causative factors, various Investigations to reach a concise, definitive and complete diagnosis. The management of breast cancer involves multi-modality treatment and the book describes all the modalities in a very clear manner. It also discusses in a very lucid and practical way. the multi-prong treatment that the patient requires. Additionally, the book covers lesser-known areas of the subject like rehabilitation, management of lymphoedema, Extravasation of chemo-Infusion, organization of breast cancer management group, breast cancer awareness and patient education, follow up of the patient, and psychological support to these patients who have undergone mutilation of their organ. Edited by experts the chapters are contributed by renowned onco-sugeons from high volume and reputed centers in India such as, PGIMER, Chandigarh, AIIMS, New Delhi, and TMH, Mumbai among others. The book serves as a useful resource for surgeons, medical oncologists, radiotherapists, pathologists, radiologists and many other specialists interested in the field of breast cancer and actively working in this area. It is useful for practitioners and residents as well as for those who want to learn the different aspects of this disease.
Contents:
Current scenario of breast cancer in India
Applied anatomy for breast cancer
Applied physiology for breast cancer
Aetiopathogenesis and prevention of breast cancer
Classification of breast cancer
Approach to a new suspected patient of of breast cancer, including diagnostic evaluation and staging work up
Cytology for breast cancer
Pathological evaluation of breast cancer
Radiological imaging for breast cancer
PET-CT and total body bone scan for breast cancer
Tumour markers, prognostic factors and their interpretation in breast cancer
Management of early breast cancer surgical aspect
Breast cancer surgery under local anaesthesia
Management of locally advanced breast cancer - surgical aspect
Management of late breast cancer (metastatic and recurrent - surgery)
Management of hereditary breast cancer
Role of radiotherapy in breast cancer
Role of chemotherapy in breast cancer
Hormonal and target therapy for breast cancer
Oncoplastic and reconstruction for breast cancer
Management of metastatic breast cancer and palliative care
Management of breast cancer with associated problems
Management of lymphoedema in breast cancer
Management of chemotherapy infusion extravasation in breast cancer
Psychological and psychiatric support to breast cancer patients
Follow up and rehabilitation in breast cancer
Screening, self-examination and awareness in breast cancer
Organization of breast cancer management group.