Advances in breast cancer management
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Advances in breast cancer management
（Cancer treatment and research, 141）
Springer, c2008
2nd ed.
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This volume highlights many of the important advances that have improved our understanding of the biology and therapeutics of breast cancer. The initial discussion focuses on the evolving understanding of the genetics of breast cancer. In addition to the well known genetic mutations BRCA1 and BRCA2, other mutations that have recently been identified are discussed.
Table of Contents
Recent Advances in Breast Cancer Genetics.- Sentinel Lymphadenectomy in Breast Cancer.- Advances in Adjuvant Chemotherapy of Early Stage Breast Cancer.- Overview of Randomized Trials of Systemic Adjuvant Therapy.- Adjuvant Hormonal Therapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer.- Surgical Issues and Preoperative Systemic Therapy.- New Tools for Assessing Breast Cancer Recurrence.- Development of New Targeted Therapies for Breast Cancer.- New Radiation Treatment Strategies for Early Stage Breast Cancer.- Breast Cancer Prevention.
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