Breast Cancer
Prognosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Samenvatting
Now in its second edition, this bestselling title has been extensively revised and expanded to include new topics on:
obesity and breast cancer
induction of anti-hormone and anti-growth factor resistance in breast cancer
clinical implications of testosterone and breast cancer
insulin-like growth factors
discussions on the biological, genetic, and molecular pathways linked to the development and progression of breast cancer
analyses on the latest therapeutic strategies, prognostic and predictive factors, and prevention strategies
Examining new developments, Breast Cancer: Prognosis, Treatment, and Prevention, Second Edition also covers:
the mechanism involved in carcinogenesis
the relationship among a fetus, pregnancy, and breast cancer
recent developments in endocrine treatment
the relationship among hormone replacement therapy, cytotoxic therapy, and other non-hormonal approaches for the treatment of metastases
management of locally advanced breast cancer, and the importance of BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 in hereditary breast cancer
With new topics and updated chapters, this new edition keeps both oncologists and radiologists abreast of the current trends and advancements in the prognosis, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer.