Author Description
The new edition of this popular guide has been updated to include many innovative developments in the primary and secondary prevention of breast cancer. New surgical techniques are described together with the promising results of adjuvant systemic therapy trials, which have demonstrated prolonged survival rates in patients treated during early stages of the disease. New biological insights into the nature of breast cancer are also described. The book retains its relatively simple style and is an ideal resource for patients and their families.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the clinical, surgical, and biological advancements in the management and prevention of breast cancer. Michael Baum, a distinguished expert in the field of oncology, utilizes current medical trial data and surgical research to provide a comprehensive overview of the disease. The text serves as a bridge between complex medical developments and the practical information required by patients and their families to navigate treatment options.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Updates on primary and secondary prevention strategies
- Descriptions of modern surgical techniques
- Analysis of adjuvant systemic therapy trial results
- Biological insights into the progression of breast cancer
Scope Limits
- Does not replace personalized clinical consultation with an oncologist
- Focuses primarily on established medical interventions rather than alternative or experimental therapies
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals and patient advocacy groups frequently cite this work as a reliable, accessible resource for those seeking to understand the complexities of breast cancer treatment. Experts highlight the author's ability to synthesize dense clinical data into a format that remains comprehensible for non-specialist readers.
Page Count:
136
Publication Date:
1988-07-14
ISBN-10:
0192617281
ISBN-13:
9780192617286
Non-Fiction
Health
Oncology
Medical
Breast Cancer
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