Research and Markets: Breast Cancer: 2012 Visual Guide for Clinicians is Essential Reading for those in the Oncology Field

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4dn5ph/breast_cancer) has announced the addition of the "Breast Cancer: Visual Guide for Clinicians" book to their offering.

At a time of immense change in all aspects of investigation and management, the guide provides a contemporary and practical account of breast cancer. Carefully selected illustrations are enhanced by concise text, giving the reader a valuable Insight into this vibrant field.

Benefits:

- Instructive exploration of diagnosis and management of disease to aid practising clinicians and trainee doctors

- Topic-focused, highly illustrated with succinct text - provides collection of original images for clinician's desktop

- Contemporary account of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Readership:

- Specialist surgeons

- Oncologists

- Radiologists

- Breast physicians

- Breast care nurses

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction and Assessment of Symptoms

- Anatomy and physiology

- Breast assessment

- Breast symptoms

- Epidemiology

2. Histology and Staging of Breast Cancer

- Histological types

- Staging classification

- Multidisciplinary team planning

3. Systemic Treatment for Early Breast Cancer

- Prognosis

- Hormonal therapy

- Chemotherapy

- Immunotherapy

Author

Edited by:

MD Barber, Breast Unit, Edinburgh Western General Hospital, UK; J St J Thomas, Dept of Pathology, Edinburgh Western General Hospital, UK; JM Dixon, Breast Unit, Edinburgh Western General Hospital, UK

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4dn5ph/breast_cancer