Covers important developments in the treatment, prevention, and diagnosis of breast cancer, covering such topics as MRIs as a diagnostic tool, needle biopsies, new radiation therapies, changes in chemotherapy and new biological treatments, ...
On the other hand, aggressive - even daring - therapies are being proven to be effective against advanced breast cancer. For the breast cancer experimentalist, this is also a time of great advance.
The primary aim of this book is to provide the clinician with the tools to do just that.
This volume provides an in-depth understanding of the biology of breast cancer, the natural history of the disease, the use of molecular markers, the interpretation of clinical trial data, and the integration of multiple therapeutic ...
Breast Cancer: Disease Management Guide ; PDR 2002
Taking. Control. “The results from the biopsy are back, and I'm afraid you havebreast cancer.”How many countless of thousands of women have heard these words andfeltthe bottom drop out of their lives?For many, these wordsare taken as a ...
The primary focus of the book is the unfolding experience of a woman who, out of catastrophic illness, creates a healing journey, aided in no small part by her relationship with a compassionate therapist.
Discusses the principles and benefits of integrated care for breast cancer and details how to develop a seven-step plan that maximizes the healing and recovery processes.
With so many options out there, it’s difficult to know the best option for you. This is where an integrated approach comes in. By using a variety of tools, you maximize opportunity for healing.
Until recently, most research has been carried out on the effect of a cancer diagnosis on the patient. However, there is now a growing realisation of the effects of cancer on a couple and, by extension, the whole family.
Written by specialists in breast cancer, the focus is on the whole patient, their family, and social networks, to make this book a holistic guide to better health at and after diagnosis with the disease, equipping patients affected by ...
This book also has some additional focus on preclinical and clinical results in diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. The book begins with introduction on epidemiology and pathophysiology of breast cancer in Section 1.
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.
Key Features: Combined authors' experience of more than 100 years provides this work with great depth and expertise.
A comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the numerous aspects of breast cancer, from its diagnosis and treatments to its therapies and the complex emotional factors associated with the disease, is organized in a question-and-answer format ...
"This book is a fine resource for every doctor, patient, and family who has to confront the reality of breast cancer." —Bernie S. Siegel, M.D., Author of Love, Medicine, and Miracles Attitudes about breast cancer diagnosis are changing, ...
Written by specialists in breast cancer, the focus is on the whole patient, their family, and social networks, to make this book a holistic guide to better health at and after diagnosis with the disease, equipping patients affected by ...
Breast Cancer
About the Series The Current Multidisciplinary Oncology series edited by Charles R. Thomas consolidates and integrates the varied aspects of multidisciplinary care for major topics in oncology, including breast, lung, prostrate, head and ...
This updated New Edition provides a complete yet concise understanding of breast cancer-from biology, pathology, and screening through diagnosis, treatment, long-term follow-up, and adjuvant care. Its practical, multidisciplinary focus addresses...