Main description:

The available information on breast cancer has evolved so rapidly that a textbook understanding is no longer sufficient to make sound therapeutic decisions. Further, the latest findings and data are spread throughout the scientific literature of various medical fields, making it difficult for medical professionals to keep abreast of these advances, and to apply them in their day-to-day work.

This book provides updated information on breast cancer, such as the modern molecular classification and staging, and demonstrates how imaging with pathologic correlation can be used in management decisions. In addition, it identifies the most suitable imaging modalities for screening, diagnosis and monitoring for each clinical case.

Given its scope, the book offers a valuable resource for all medical professionals (practicing or still in training) whose work involves breast cancer, including radiologists, breast surgeons, pathologists, radiotherapists and nuclear medicine professionals.

Contents:

I. Updates in Clinical and Pathological Aspects for Breast Cancer1. Molecular Basis of Breast Cancer

2. Risk Factors for Breast Cancer

3. Genomic Tests

4. Updates in Surgical Approaches for Breast and Axilla

5. Pathologic Aspects for Diagnosis

II. Updates in Imaging Methods

6. Radiation Based Imaging: Digital Mammography, Tomosynthesis

7. Sonographic Based Imaging: Ultrasound, Color Doppler, Elastography and Automated Breast Imaging

8. Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Regular Protocols and Fast Protocols

9. Nuclear Medicine Based Methods: PET CT and PET MRI

10. Image Guided Percutaneous Biopsies

11. Preoperative Localization Techniques

III. How and Which Imaging Modalities to Use in the Following Scenario

12. Screening

13. Diagnostic

14. Preoperative

15. Staging

16. Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy

17. Postoperative

18. Radiation Therapy

19. Adjuvant Therapy

20. Surveillance After Treatment