The breast comprehensive management of benign and malignant disorders

• Other Authors: Bland, K. I. (Editor), Copeland, Edward M. 1937- (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: St. Louis, Missouri Saunders 2004
• Edition: THIRD EDITION
• Subjects: Breast Diseases > therapy; Breast Neoplasms > therapy
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• Physical Description: 2 v. (xxxi, 1628, 33 pages) illustrations, portraits 29 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780721694900; 072169490X

The cutting-edge 3rd Edition of this benchmark reference examines all the latest advances in the diagnosis, management, and rehabilitation of benign and malignant breast diseases-with 40% new material, brand new authors, and sweeping revisions throughout. A multidisciplinary team of 122 experts integrates current oncologic principles and protocols from every relevant field-including surgery, radiation and medical oncology, pathology, molecular biology, pharmacokinetics, and genetics-to help practitioners achieve the best possible outcomes for their patients. Offers step-by-step clinical guidance, illustrated by over 1800 figures and tables. Reviews relevant anatomy, physiology, morphology, and laboratory and clinical techniques for each disease. Makes further research easy with thorough cross-referencing between chapters and references to carefully selected journal articles, monographs, and major reference texts