Screen LibraryManagement of the patient at high risk for breast cancer
Management of the Patient at High Risk for Breast Cancer provides a state-of-the art review of patients who are at high risk for breast cancer, how to identify them, the tools available for risk assessment and quantification and indications for genetic counseling and testing. The book summarizes the...
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| Literature type: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-5891-3 |
| Summary: |
Management of the Patient at High Risk for Breast Cancer provides a state-of-the art review of patients who are at high risk for breast cancer, how to identify them, the tools available for risk assessment and quantification and indications for genetic counseling and testing. The book summarizes the high risk breast imaging options, including newest techniques and schedules. Pathologic evaluation of high risk lesions are featured as well as the management issues surrounding these lesions. The volume also covers the management of concomitant cancer risk and screening strategies. |
| Carrier Form: | 1 online resource (x, 190 p.) : ill. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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9781461458913 (electronic bk.) 1461458919 (electronic bk.) |
| Index Number: | RC280 |
| CLC: | R737.9 |
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Identifying women at high risk of breast cancer : understanding the risk models / Genetic and genomic factors in breast cancer / BRCA mutation / High risk breast lesions and pathologic evaluation / Management of high-risk lesions / Radiological imaging for high-risk patient / Risk reduction strategies : medical oncology / Risk reduction strategies : surgical perspective / |