Breast Cancer - Prognosis, Treatment, and Prevention - - Paperback Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - 2019 - Engelsk - Booktok.dk

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Now in its second edition, this bestselling title has been extensively revised and expanded to include new topics on: - - - obesity and breast cancer - induction of anti-hormone and anti-growth factor resistance in breast cancer - clinical implications of testosterone and breast cancer - insulin-like growth factors - discussions on the biological, genetic, and molecular pathways linked to the development and progression of breast cancer - analyses on the latest therapeutic strategies, prognostic and predictive factors, and prevention strategies - - Examining new developments, Breast Cancer: Prognosis, Treatment, and Prevention, Second Edition also covers: - - - the mechanism involved in carcinogenesis - the relationship among a fetus, pregnancy, and breast cancer - recent developments in endocrine treatment - the relationship among hormone replacement therapy, cytotoxic therapy, and other non-hormonal approaches for the treatment of metastases - management of locally advanced breast cancer, and the importance of BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 in hereditary breast cancer - - With new topics and updated chapters, this new edition keeps both oncologists and radiologists abreast of the current trends and advancements in the prognosis, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer.