Changing Paradigms in Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America (Volume 27-1) (The Clinics: Surgery, Volume 27-1)
By Kelly K. Hunt MD FACS
This issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America, guest edited by Dr. Kelly Hunt, is devoted to Breast Cancer. Dr. Hunt has assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Tomosynthesis in breast cancer imaging: how does it fit into preoperative evaluation and surveillance?; Lobular breast cancer: different disease, different algorithms?; Hypofractionated radiation therapy in breast conserving therapy; Oncoplastic breast reconstruction: should all patients be considered?; Neoadjuvant endocrine therapy: who benefits most?; Breast cancer disparities: how can we leverage genomics to improve outcomes?; Anatomy and breast cancer staging: is it still relevant?; When does atypical ductal hyperplasia require surgical intervention?; Surgical intervention for lymphedema; Are there alternative strategies in the local management of DCIS?; Genetic testing and genetic counseling: what is standard of care?; Molecular subtypes and local-regional control of breast cancer; Intraoperative margin assessment in breast cancer management; Triple negative breast cancer: who should receive neoadjuvant chemotherapy?; and more!
Are you a medical professional specializing in surgical oncology or breast cancer? If so, we have the perfect resource for you. Introducing the latest issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America, guest edited by the esteemed Dr. Kelly Hunt. This edition is exclusively focused on Breast Cancer, a topic of utmost importance in the field of surgical oncology. Dr. Hunt has assembled a team of expert authors who have extensively researched and reviewed the latest advancements, strategies, and controversies in breast cancer treatment and management. This comprehensive volume is a must-have for any healthcare professional looking to stay up-to-date on the current state of breast cancer care.
Titled “Breast Cancer: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment,” this issue covers a wide range of topics to provide practitioners with a comprehensive view of the latest developments in breast cancer care. It explores the role of tomosynthesis in breast cancer imaging and how it fits into preoperative evaluation and surveillance. It also delves into the nuances of lobular breast cancer and how it requires different algorithms for diagnosis and treatment compared to other types of breast cancer. Furthermore, it explores the benefits and risks of hypofractionated radiation therapy in breast-conserving therapy and the considerations that should be taken into account when deciding on oncoplastic breast reconstruction.
One of the key discussions in this issue is about neoadjuvant endocrine therapy and identifying which patients would benefit the most from this approach. Additionally, the authors shed light on breast cancer disparities and examine how genomic data can be leveraged to improve outcomes for disadvantaged populations. They also evaluate the relevance of anatomical staging in breast cancer diagnosis and explore the circumstances under which atypical ductal hyperplasia requires surgical intervention.
The Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America issue on Breast Cancer also covers several crucial topics in breast cancer management and treatment. It examines surgical intervention for lymphedema, the potential alternative strategies in the local management of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), the current standard of care for genetic testing and counseling, and the relationship between molecular subtypes and local-regional control of breast cancer. In addition, the authors discuss the challenges and benefits of intraoperative margin assessment, as well as the selection criteria for neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with triple-negative breast cancer.
This authoritative publication includes invaluable insights and recommendations from leading experts in the field of surgical oncology. With contributions from renowned clinicians and researchers, this issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of breast cancer care. The content is meticulously researched, evidence-based, and presented in a clear and concise manner.
As healthcare professionals, staying informed and up-to-date with the latest advancements in your field is paramount to providing the best care to your patients. By ordering this issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America, you will gain access to cutting-edge knowledge and evidence-based recommendations on breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and management. This resource will serve as a valuable reference guide, helping you navigate the complexities of breast cancer care and stay at the forefront of advancements in the field.
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Product Details
- Publisher : Elsevier; 1st edition (December 19, 2017)
- Language : English
- ISBN-10 : 0323566596
- ISBN-13 : 978-0323566599