Breast Cancer (MD Anderson Cancer Care Series)

In 17 comprehensive yet concise chapters, the experts at M.D. Anderson describe their current approaches in the areas of primary prevention and screening, genetic predisposition to breast cancer, core needle biopsy and needle localization biopsy of nonpalpable breast lesions, surgical treatment options, serum and tissue markers for breast cancer, chemotherapy for breast cancer, radiation therapy for early and advanced breast disease, high-dose chemotherapy for high-risk primary and metastatic breast cancer, endocrine therapy for breast cancer, menopausal health after breast cancer, and much more.

As more is learned about the relative roles of different treatment modalities for breast cancer, a pattern of practice is emerging in which multiple disciplines collaborate early in the diagnostic and treatment phases. The multi-disciplinary organization of Breast Cancer reflects these emerging trends, providing quick, authoritative access to the latest and best in multimodality therapies. The authors of Breast Cancer describe the structural framework that facilitates M.D. Anderson's multidisciplinary approach and explain how specialists from multiple disciplines work together in decision-making and treatment delivery.

This thorough, practical volume, which includes more than 125 photographs, line drawings, and algorithms, is the essential clinical guide for oncologists, surgeons, and all physicians involved in the care of patients with breast cancer.