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PREFACES
PART 1: BASIC SCIENCE
Gross Anatomy of the Breast and Axilla
Physiology and Developmental Stages of the Breast
Breast Cancer Epidemiology
Effect of Estrogen Exposure, Obesity, Exercise, and Diet on Breast Cancer Risk
Hereditary breast cancer genetics and risk prediction techniques
PART 2: SCREENING, HIGH RISK LESIONS, AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Screening for High Familial Risk Women
Risk-Reducing Breast and Ovarian Surgery for Women at High Familial Risk
The Role of Breast Cancer Chemoprevention in High Risk Women
Molecular Profiling of Breast Cancer and DCIS
Pathology of high risk breast lesions
Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
Imaging of the Breast
Breast Cancer Screening
PART 3: EARLY BREAST CANCER: DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT
Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Staging of Breast Cancer
Pathology of Breast Cancer
The Breast and Oncoplastic Multidisciplinary Team
Surgery to the Breast: Mastectomy
Surgery to the Breast: Breast Conservation Techniques
Oncoplastic Breast Conserving Therapy
Fat Transfer in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery
Breast Surgery after Primary Systemic Treatment
Surgery for Locally Recurrent Breast Cancer
Management of the Axilla: Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Axillary Node Clearance
Axillary Management in the Neoadjuvant Setting
Axillary Reverse Mapping
PART 4: RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
Immediate Reconstruction: General and Oncological Considerations
Delayed Breast Reconstruction: General and Oncological Considerations
Breast Implants: Design, Safety and Indications for Use
Specific Implant-Based Techniques for Breast Reconstruction
Specific Autologous Flaps Technique
Goldilocks Procedure
Nipple Reconstruction
Complications of Beast Surgery and their Management
PART 5: ADJUVANT THERAPY FOR EARLY BREAST CANCER
Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy
Adjuvant Chemotherapy
Adjuvant molecular therapies in breast cancer
Primary Systemic Therapy for Breast Cancer
Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer
PART 6: BREAST CANCER IN SPECIAL GROUPS
Breast Cancer in Special Groups: Young Women with Early Breast Cancer
Hereditary Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer in Special Groups: Breast Cancer in Pregnancy
Fertility Preservation in Women with Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer in Older Patients
Breast Cancer in the Male Patient
Sarcoma of the Breast
Desmoid (Aggressive) Fibromatosis of the Breast
PART 7: ADVANCED BREAST CANCER
Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
Metastatic breast cancer: Prognosis, Diagnosis, and Oncological Management
The Role of Surgery in Metastatic Disease to the Bone
Roles of Surgery and Modern Radiation Techniques in Metastatic Disease affecting the Brain
Local Therapies for Liver Metastases from Breast Cancer
Role of Surgery in Lung Metastases from Breast Cancer
Surgery for Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
The Role of Surgery to the Primary Cancer in Stage 4 Disease
Palliative Care
Supportive care
PART 8: SURVIVORSHIP
Breast Cancer Survivorship: Chronic Post-Operative Pain and Sensory Changes
Breast Cancer Survivorship: Psychological Distress, Body Image, Sexuality and the Importance of the Clinical Consultation
Bone Health in Patients with Breast Cancer
Nursing Issues and the Role of the Specialist Nurse in Breast Care
Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
PART 9: QUALITY ASSURANCE
Research and Audit in Advancing the Quality of Breast Cancer Care
Multiple Choice Question Self-Test.
PART 1: BASIC SCIENCE
Gross Anatomy of the Breast and Axilla
Physiology and Developmental Stages of the Breast
Breast Cancer Epidemiology
Effect of Estrogen Exposure, Obesity, Exercise, and Diet on Breast Cancer Risk
Hereditary breast cancer genetics and risk prediction techniques
PART 2: SCREENING, HIGH RISK LESIONS, AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Screening for High Familial Risk Women
Risk-Reducing Breast and Ovarian Surgery for Women at High Familial Risk
The Role of Breast Cancer Chemoprevention in High Risk Women
Molecular Profiling of Breast Cancer and DCIS
Pathology of high risk breast lesions
Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
Imaging of the Breast
Breast Cancer Screening
PART 3: EARLY BREAST CANCER: DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT
Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Staging of Breast Cancer
Pathology of Breast Cancer
The Breast and Oncoplastic Multidisciplinary Team
Surgery to the Breast: Mastectomy
Surgery to the Breast: Breast Conservation Techniques
Oncoplastic Breast Conserving Therapy
Fat Transfer in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery
Breast Surgery after Primary Systemic Treatment
Surgery for Locally Recurrent Breast Cancer
Management of the Axilla: Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Axillary Node Clearance
Axillary Management in the Neoadjuvant Setting
Axillary Reverse Mapping
PART 4: RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
Immediate Reconstruction: General and Oncological Considerations
Delayed Breast Reconstruction: General and Oncological Considerations
Breast Implants: Design, Safety and Indications for Use
Specific Implant-Based Techniques for Breast Reconstruction
Specific Autologous Flaps Technique
Goldilocks Procedure
Nipple Reconstruction
Complications of Beast Surgery and their Management
PART 5: ADJUVANT THERAPY FOR EARLY BREAST CANCER
Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy
Adjuvant Chemotherapy
Adjuvant molecular therapies in breast cancer
Primary Systemic Therapy for Breast Cancer
Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer
PART 6: BREAST CANCER IN SPECIAL GROUPS
Breast Cancer in Special Groups: Young Women with Early Breast Cancer
Hereditary Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer in Special Groups: Breast Cancer in Pregnancy
Fertility Preservation in Women with Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer in Older Patients
Breast Cancer in the Male Patient
Sarcoma of the Breast
Desmoid (Aggressive) Fibromatosis of the Breast
PART 7: ADVANCED BREAST CANCER
Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
Metastatic breast cancer: Prognosis, Diagnosis, and Oncological Management
The Role of Surgery in Metastatic Disease to the Bone
Roles of Surgery and Modern Radiation Techniques in Metastatic Disease affecting the Brain
Local Therapies for Liver Metastases from Breast Cancer
Role of Surgery in Lung Metastases from Breast Cancer
Surgery for Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
The Role of Surgery to the Primary Cancer in Stage 4 Disease
Palliative Care
Supportive care
PART 8: SURVIVORSHIP
Breast Cancer Survivorship: Chronic Post-Operative Pain and Sensory Changes
Breast Cancer Survivorship: Psychological Distress, Body Image, Sexuality and the Importance of the Clinical Consultation
Bone Health in Patients with Breast Cancer
Nursing Issues and the Role of the Specialist Nurse in Breast Care
Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
PART 9: QUALITY ASSURANCE
Research and Audit in Advancing the Quality of Breast Cancer Care
Multiple Choice Question Self-Test.