Breast Cancer
Comprehensive Management
Author(s): Shashanka Mohan Bose, Suresh Chander Sharma, Alok Mazumdar, Robin Kaushik
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore, Singapore
Imprint: Springer Verlag, Singapore
ISBN-13: 9789811645488, 978-9811645488
Synopsis
The book provides detailed information on breast cancer and covers all the aspects of this rapidly spreading disease, such as applied anatomy and physiology, causative factors, various Investigations to reach a concise, definitive and complete diagnosis. The management of breast cancer involves multi-modality treatment and the book describes all the modalities in a very clear manner. It also discusses in a very lucid and practical way. the multi-prong treatment that the patient requires .
Additionally, the bookcovers lesser-known areas of the subject like rehabilitation, management of lymphoedema, Extravasation of chemo-Infusion, organization of breast cancer management group, breast cancer awareness and patient education, follow up of the patient, and psychological support to these patients who have undergone mutilation of their organ. Edited by experts the chapters are contributed by renowned onco-sugeons from high volume and reputed centersin India such as, PGIMER, Chandigarh, AIIMS, New Delhi, and TMH, Mumbai among others.
The book serves as a useful resource for surgeons, medical oncologists, radiotherapists, pathologists, radiologists and many other specialists interested in the field of breast cancer and actively working in this area. It is useful for practitioners and residents as well as for those who want to learn the different aspects of this disease.
