Breast cancer
By: [edited by] Daniel F. Roses.
Contributors: Roses, Daniel F.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 812
Subjects: Breast -- Cancer; Breast Neoplasms
Description: This updated New Edition provides a complete yet concise understanding of breast cancer -- from biology, pathology, and screening through diagnosis, treatment, long-term follow-up, and adjuvant care. Its practical, multidisciplinary focus addresses the concerns of every member of the health care team. A unique question-and-answer format offers clear answers to clinical questions, enhancing communication among physicians, nurses, and patients. It considers the full range of management options, including radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and monoclonal antibody therapy and uses a question-and-answer format to make reference easy.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.