This book provides the reader with up-to-date information on important advances in the
understanding of breast cancer and innovative approaches to its management. Current and
emerging perspectives on genetics biology and prevention are first discussed in depth and
individual sections are then devoted to pathology imaging oncological surgery plastic and
reconstructive surgery medical oncology and radiotherapy. In each case the focus is on the
most recent progress and or state of the art therapies and techniques. Further topics to
receive detailed consideration include particular conditions requiring multidisciplinary
approaches the investigation of new drugs and immunological agents lifestyle and
psychological aspects and biostatistics and informatics. The book will be an excellent
reference for practitioners interns and residents in medical oncology oncologic surgery
radiotherapy pathology and human genetics researchers and advanced medical students.
