Cancer of the breast /

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Edition:3rd ed.
Imprint:Philadelphia : Saunders, 1988.
Description:xii, 796 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/925166
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Other authors / contributors:Donegan, William L., 1932-
Spratt, John S. (John Stricklin), 1929-
ISBN:0721618197
Notes:Includes bibliographies and index.
Table of Contents:
  • 1. An Introduction to the History of Breast Cancer
  • 2. Microscopic Anatomy of the Breast
  • 3. Gross Anatomy of the Breast
  • 4. Physiology and Function of the Breast
  • 5. A Unifying Concept for Benign Disorders of the Breast: ANDI
  • 6. Common Benign Conditions of the Breast
  • 7. Epidemiology of Breast Cancer
  • 8. Ionizing Radiation and the Breast
  • 9. Nutrition and Breast Disease
  • 10. Genetic Basis for the Emergence and Progression of Breast Cancer
  • 11. Molecular Biology of Breast Cancer
  • 12. Prevention of Breast Cancer
  • 13. The Role of Exercise and Weight Control in Breast Cancer Prevention and Rehabilitation
  • 14. Genetics and Genetic Counseling for Breast Cancer
  • 15. Screening for Breast Cancer
  • 16. Breast Imaging: Mammography, Sonography, and Emerging Technology
  • 17. Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
  • 18. Gross and Microscopic Pathology
  • 19. Cellular Kinetics of Breast Cancer
  • 20. Hormonal and Growth Factors
  • 21. Growth Rates
  • 22. Staging and Prognosis
  • 23. In Situ Carcinoma of the Breast
  • 24. Management of Early Invasive Carcinoma (TNM Stages I and II)
  • 25. Lymphatic Mapping and Sentinel Node Biopsy
  • 26. Locally Advanced and Inflammatory Breast Cancer
  • 27. Stage IV Carcinoma
  • 28. Surgical Techniques
  • 29. Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer
  • 30. Chemotherapy for Early and Advanced Breast Cancer
  • 31. Hormonal and Endocrine Therapy of Breast Cancer
  • 32. Immunology, Serum Markers, and Immunotherapy of Mammary Tumors
  • 33. Follow-up after Treatment of Breast Cancer
  • 34. Nursing Care
  • 35. Reconstruction of the Breast
  • 36. Multiple Primary Cancers
  • 37. Local and Regional Recurrence
  • 38. Orthopedic Management of Skeletal Metastases
  • 39. Thoracic Surgical Problems in Breast Cancer Therapy
  • 40. Metastasis to the Eye and Ocular Adnexa
  • 41. Neurologic Aspects of Breast Cancers
  • 42. Management of Pain
  • 43. Pregnancy and Breast Cancer
  • 44. Sarcomas of the Breast
  • 45. Diagnosis and Management of Occult Primary Breast Cancer
  • 46. Male Breast Cancer
  • 47. Psychosocial Aspects of Breast Cancer
  • 48. Community Resources for the Breast Cancer Patient
  • 49. Liability Issues Related to Breast Cancer
  • 50. Critical Analysis of Clinical Trials
  • 51. Statistical Methods in Cancer Research
  • Color Plates