Breast Cancer

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xv

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2. Multidisciplinary Care of the Breast Cancer Patient: Overview and Implementation

   • Eric A. Strom, Aman U. Buzdar, Kelly K. Hunt

   Pages 1-19

3. Primary Prevention of Breast Cancer and Screening for Early Detection of Breast Cancer

   • Therese B. Bevers

   Pages 20-54

4. Genetic Predisposition to Breast Cancer

   • Gordon B. Mills, Paula Trahan Rieger

   Pages 55-92

5. Mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Breast, and Radionuclide Imaging of the Breast

   • Gary J. Whitman, Anne Chmielewski Kushwaha, Barbara S. Monsees, Carol B. Stelling

   Pages 93-127

6. Breast Sonography

   • Bruno D. Fornage, Beth S. Edeiken-Monro

   Pages 128-156

7. Core Needle Biopsy and Needle Localization Biopsy of Nonpalpable Breast Lesions: Technical Considerations and Diagnostic Challenges

   • Nour Sneige

   Pages 157-186

8. Surgical Options for Breast Cancer

   • Funda Meric, Kelly K. Hunt

   Pages 187-222

9. Reconstructive Surgery

   • Geoffrey L. Robb

   Pages 223-253

10. Radiation Therapy for Early and Advanced Breast Disease

    • Eric A. Strom

    Pages 255-285

11. Serum and Tissue Markers for Breast Cancer

    • Francisco J. Esteva, Herbert A. Fritsche Jr.

    Pages 286-308

12. Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer

    • Marjorie C. Green, Gabriel N. Hortobagyi

    Pages 309-341

13. High-Dose Chemotherapy as Treatment for High-Risk Primary and Metastatic Breast Cancer

    • Naoto T. Ueno, Richard E. Champlin

    Pages 342-365

14. Endocrine Therapy for Breast Cancer

    • Aman U. Buzdar

    Pages 366-381

15. Gynecologic Problems in Patients with Breast Cancer

    • Pedro T. Ramirez, Ralph S. Freedman

    Pages 382-405

16. Special Clinical Situations in Patients with Breast Cancer

    • Karin M. Gwyn, Richard L. Theriault

    Pages 406-429

17. Rehabilitation of Patients with Breast Cancer

    • Anne N. Truong

    Pages 430-451

18. Menopausal Health after Breast Cancer

    • Rena Vassilopoulou-Sellin

    Pages 452-466

19. Management of Sexual Problems in Women with Breast Cancer

    • Jennifer G. Gotto

    Pages 467-477

20. Back Matter

    Pages 479-520

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I am honored to write the Foreword for this first volume of the M. D. Anderson Cancer Care series, because I believe the book represents a milestone not only for M. D. Anderson but also for cancer specialists everywhere. All of us, whether we work in academic medical institu­ tions, medical school hospitals, community hospitals, oncology clinics, or solo practice, have seen remarkable changes in our practice over the recent decades. We know that breast cancer patients live longer, feel better, and look better than ever before, and they face this dreaded disease with more optimism than ever before. Each of us deserves to be proud of this progress. Though I am now primarily a laboratory scientist and admin­ istrator, I am proud of my own work on factors that control the growth of tumor cells, most prominently through regulation of EGF receptors and HER-2/neu, and the promise that work holds for women who have breast cancer. The authors represented in this volume have made important contri­ butions to breast cancer care. Likewise, every reader of this book has and will continue to make critical contributions to the health of women with breast cancer. I would like to express the hope here that each of us takes the opportunity to step outside our subspecialties-surgeon, internist, radiation oncologist, pathologist, radiologist, laboratory scientist-and learn how we can better integrate our work with that of other specialists.

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI
• biopsy
• breast cancer
• cancer
• chemotherapy
• imaging
• mammography
• oncology
• prevention
• radiation therapy
• rehabilitation
• screening
• surgery
• tumor

From the reviews:

"...represents a useful work and comparison tool for oncologists in general, and for medical oncologists in particular". Annals of Oncology

"Breast cancer is the first in the series of the M D Anderson Cancer Care Series and as stated in the preface … ’Each volume of this series will offer a detailed, comprehensive description of the M D Anderson approach to a particular type of cancer.’ … There are useful summaries of each chapter, headed key practice points and a suggested reading list at the end of each chapter. … It is a useful reference for the management of breast cancer … ." (J. Dewar, Cancer Forum, Vol. 26 (3), 2002)

"M D Anderson, a large Comprehensive Cancer Center, is dedicated to excellent patient care and research. … Its breast cancer care has been one of its most recognised programs. … It is appropriate for this series to begin with an overall comprehensive description of treatment protocols … . Each chapter provides details and suggestions for what is done at M D Anderson. … The book is a reasonable reference for the individual who treats breast cancer, particularly the guidelines, to match his/her approach." (Paul P. Carbone, Oncology, Vol. 64 (2), 2003)

"This book is an easy to read, yet extremely comprehensive resource of breast cancer management. … More than 125 photographs, line drawings and algorithms help to consolidate an already powerful text; they synthesize the combined clinical experience of the authors to give the reader a near complete approach to the management of breast cancer. This is a valuable and recommended text for those interested in, or those who are treating breast cancer." (Dave Segara, Today’s Life Science, Vol. 14 (6), 2002)

"All of the most important issues of breast cancer are dealt with … . The text has a clear and schematic conceptual layout … . The guidelines given offer useful advice for those who are about to undergo breastdiagnostic procedures, but also represent a valid reference for the experienced specialists … . The integration of the work of various specialists … results in a text that is useful from a practical point of view, but also stimulating." (D. Amadori, Annals of Oncology, Vol. 13 (3), 2002)

From the reviews of the second edition:

"This update of a book in the MD Anderson Cancer Care Series includes information on prevention, early detection, surgical options, medical oncology, rehabilitation, and social challenges associated with breast cancer. … The book addresses practitioners involved in the management of breast cancer at every stage. The author adds that the book may be a resource for breast cancer patients … . This is useful as a quick reference for healthcare providers involved in the management of patients with breast cancer." (Heidi H Richardson, Doody’s Review Service, March, 2008)

• Department of Surgical Oncology, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas, Houston, USA

  Kelly K. Hunt

• Department of Plastic Surgery, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas, Houston, USA

  Geoffrey L. Robb

• Department of Radiation Oncology, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas, Houston, USA

  Eric A. Strom

• Department of Blood and Marrow Transplantation, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas, Houston, USA

  Naoto T. Ueno

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