Ismail Jatoi, MD, PhD, FACS

Dale H. Dorn Chair in Surgery; Professor and Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA

Multi-authored highly practical guide

International discussion of pertinent controversies and perspectives

Thoroughly revised and updated new edition

Includes supplementary material: [...]

Anatomy and Physiology of the Breast.- Cogenital and Developmental Abnormalities of the Breast.- Nipple Discharge.- Mastalgia.- Management of Common Lactation and Breastfeeding Problems.- Evaluation of a Breast Mass.- Breast Cancer Epidemiology.- Molecular Classification of Breast Cancer.- Breast Cancer Molecular Testing for Prognosis and Prediction.- Breast Cancer Screening.- Breast Imaging.- Premalignant and Malignant Breast Pathology.- Lobular Carcinoma in Situ.- Ductal Carcinoma in Situ.- Surgical Considerations in Management of Primary Invasive Breast Cancer.- Sentinel Node Concept.- Breast Reconstructive Surgery.- The Role of Radiotherapy in Breast Cancer Management.- Adjuvant Systemic Therapy for Breast Cancer: An Overview.- Endocrine Therapy.- Chemotherapeutic Agents.- HER2-Targeted Therapy.- Inflammatory and Locally Advanced Breast Cancer.- Preoperative (Neoadjuvant) Systemic Therapy.- Metastatic Breast Cancer.- Hormone Replacement Therapy: A Critical Review.- Breast Diseasesin Males.- Breast Cancer in Younger Women.- Psychological Support for the Breast Cancer Patient.- Management of the Patient with a Genetic Predisposition for Breast Cancer.- Chemoprevention of Breast Cancer.- Design, Implementation, and Interpretation of Clinical Trials.- Structure of Breast Care Center.- Medicolegal Pitfalls in Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Management.