Because most cancer care is delivered in the community setting, Breast Cancer, edited by Dr. James L. Weese, looks at the management of breast cancer through the lens of multidisciplinary pathways focused on evidence-based, real-world care of breast cancer patients in the community. A multidisciplinary team of expert authors provides state-of-the-art guidance from the perspective of community practitioners using an evidence-based model, clearly showing the thought processes used to make treatment decisions in today’s breast cancer management.
Discusses all the latest breakthrough therapies for breast cancer, including chemotherapeutic, molecular, and immunologic agents, as well as new developments in precision-based medicine, pharmacology, breast cancer surgery, breast and lymphatic reconstruction, radiation therapy, and more.
Provides strategies for targeted radiation therapy and conservative breast surgery for contemporary breast cancer treatment
Features more than 200 high-quality figures throughout, including pathways, anatomic, radiographic, and graphic images.
Models a consistent, team-based thought process used at leading academic institutions to foster consistent decision making applied to the community setting.
Includes key points at the beginning of each chapter that highlight essential concepts and topics
An ideal resource for practicing medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, and radiation therapists, trainees and practitioners in related fields, and oncology nurses and case managers.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Contributors - p. v 6. Preface - p. viii 7. Dedication - p. ix 8. Part 1: Breast Cancer Care in the Community - p. ix 9. 1. Breast Cancer in the Community - p. 2 10. 2. Multidisciplinary Team Approach to the Management of Breast Cancer - p. 6 11. 3. Oncology Nurse Navigation in the Care of Breast Cancer - p. 11 12. Part 2: Patient Screening, Diagnosis, and Evaluation in the Community - p. 17 13. 4. Breast Cancer Screening - p. 18 14. 5. Outcomes and Quality Indicators - p. 33 15. 6. Evaluation and Treatment in the Underserved Community - p. 40 16. Part 3: Breast Cancer Treatment in the Community - p. 45 17. 7. Contemporary Surgical Approaches to Breast Cancer - p. 46 18. 8. Radiation Therapy - p. 87 19. 9. Systemic Therapy for Breast Cancer - p. 101 20. 10. Breast Cancer Pathology for Precision Oncology - p. 131 21. 11. Physical Therapy for Patients With Breast Cancer - p. 139 22. Part 4: Follow-Up and After Care - p. 157 23. 12. Nutrition - p. 158 24. 13. Breast Cancer Survivorship in Community Oncology Practice - p. 164 25. 14. Breast Cancer Palliative Care - p. 179 26. Part 5: Related Topics for Delivery of Care Today and Tomorrow - p. 187 27. 15. Genetics and Prevention - p. 188 28. 16. Coping With the High Cost of Cancer - p. 197 29. 17. Expectations for the Future - p. 207 30. Index - p. 211
Because most cancer care is delivered in the community setting, Breast Cancer, edited by Dr. James L. Weese, looks at the management of breast cancer through the lens of multidisciplinary pathways focused on evidence-based, real-world care of breast cancer patients in the community. A multidisciplinary team of expert authors provides state-of-the-art guidance from the perspective of community practitioners using an evidence-based model, clearly showing the thought processes used to make treatment decisions in today’s breast cancer management.
Discusses all the latest breakthrough therapies for breast cancer, including chemotherapeutic, molecular, and immunologic agents, as well as new developments in precision-based medicine, pharmacology, breast cancer surgery, breast and lymphatic reconstruction, radiation therapy, and more.
Provides strategies for targeted radiation therapy and conservative breast surgery for contemporary breast cancer treatment
Features more than 200 high-quality figures throughout, including pathways, anatomic, radiographic, and graphic images.
Models a consistent, team-based thought process used at leading academic institutions to foster consistent decision making applied to the community setting.
Includes key points at the beginning of each chapter that highlight essential concepts and topics
An ideal resource for practicing medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, and radiation therapists, trainees and practitioners in related fields, and oncology nurses and case managers.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Contributors - p. v 6. Preface - p. viii 7. Dedication - p. ix 8. Part 1: Breast Cancer Care in the Community - p. ix 9. 1. Breast Cancer in the Community - p. 2 10. 2. Multidisciplinary Team Approach to the Management of Breast Cancer - p. 6 11. 3. Oncology Nurse Navigation in the Care of Breast Cancer - p. 11 12. Part 2: Patient Screening, Diagnosis, and Evaluation in the Community - p. 17 13. 4. Breast Cancer Screening - p. 18 14. 5. Outcomes and Quality Indicators - p. 33 15. 6. Evaluation and Treatment in the Underserved Community - p. 40 16. Part 3: Breast Cancer Treatment in the Community - p. 45 17. 7. Contemporary Surgical Approaches to Breast Cancer - p. 46 18. 8. Radiation Therapy - p. 87 19. 9. Systemic Therapy for Breast Cancer - p. 101 20. 10. Breast Cancer Pathology for Precision Oncology - p. 131 21. 11. Physical Therapy for Patients With Breast Cancer - p. 139 22. Part 4: Follow-Up and After Care - p. 157 23. 12. Nutrition - p. 158 24. 13. Breast Cancer Survivorship in Community Oncology Practice - p. 164 25. 14. Breast Cancer Palliative Care - p. 179 26. Part 5: Related Topics for Delivery of Care Today and Tomorrow - p. 187 27. 15. Genetics and Prevention - p. 188 28. 16. Coping With the High Cost of Cancer - p. 197 29. 17. Expectations for the Future - p. 207 30. Index - p. 211
