Opis: Breast Cancer - J Tobias

In recent years, rapid development and radical changes have occurred in the field of breast cancer research and treatment. Written by a group of internationally respected researchers and physicians, this book reviews the information currently available, identifies areas of controversy and speculates on how the subject may develop in the next decade. All aspects of breast cancer are covered, with sections focusing on biological controversies, the role of prognostic factors, early detection and prevention, systematic management in early disease and improving the quality of care for breast cancer patients. In summary, the book provides an up-to-date review of the innovative work that is currently being undertaken and introduces possible new management strategies. This book can serve a useful purpose for those involved in breast cancer management who would like to read about alternatives to current dogma. -- Oncology The book's structure is well planned. A welcome resource for the subspecialists in breast cancer. -- The Lancet An interesting textbook, well presented, well organized, and generally easy to read which will give one a broad view on breast cancer research and treatment. I would recommend this book as a good desk reference for practicing oncologists and as a good reference for all physicians involved in the multidisciplinary understanding, prevention and treatment of this disease. -- Annals of OncologyPart 1 From laboratory to clinic - breast cancer at the end of the 20th century: trends in mortality from breast cancer; changing philosophical perspectives in breast cancer; biochemical and biological markers of breast cancer progression; prognostic factors and predictive factors in invasive breast cancer; how do anti-oestrogen work? novel chemotherapy agents for treatment of breast cancer. Part 2 Early detection and prevention: identifying and counselling women at high risk of developing breast cancer; early detection and prevention - benefits, costs and limitations of screening; hazards, disadvantages and drawbacks of breast cancer screening; psychological costs of breast screening; methodological issues in the design of chemoprevention trials; chemoprevention with tamoxifen - known benefits and toxicities. Part 3 Current and future management: the evolving role of surgery for breast cancer; to dissect or not - what is the role of auxiliary surgery in management and research/ neoadjuvant systemic primary therapy - is surgery the true adjuvant? adjuvant radiotherapy in the management of early breast cancer; the UK experience in systemic adjuvant therapy; chemotherapy for postmenopausal patients with primary breast cancer; new concepts in the treatment of breast cancer using high-dose chemotherapy; adjuvant systemic chemotherapy - where do we go from here? hormonal therapy for advanced breast cancer. Part 4 Variations in practice and healthcare delivery of surgical management of breast cancer; what can patients contribute to the design of clinical trials? variations in breast cancer management -causation, significance and possible solutions; measuring quality of life in patients treated for breast cancer; hormone replacement and breast cancer risk; breast cancer and pregnancy; an integrated policy for breast cancer management and research.

Szczegóły: Breast Cancer - J Tobias

Tytuł: Breast Cancer
Autor: J Tobias
Producent: Arnold Publishers
ISBN: 9780340742167
Rok produkcji: 2000
Ilość stron: 368
Oprawa: Twarda
Waga: 1.07 kg

Recenzje: Breast Cancer - J Tobias