Breast Cancer in Young Women

This contributed book covers all aspects concerning the clinical scenario of breast cancer in young women, providing physicians with the latest information on the topic. Young women are a special subset of patients whose care requires dedicated expertise. The book, written and edited by internationa...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Gentilini, Oreste (Editor), Partridge, Ann H. (Editor), Pagani, Olivia (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2020, 2020
Edition:1st ed. 2020
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Epidemiology
  • Age and tumour biology
  • Imaging to improve diagnosis of breast cancer in young women
  • Establishing a program for young women at high risk for breast cancer
  • Loco-regional management of hereditary breast cancer
  • Systemic therapies of young breast cancer patients at high genetic risk
  • SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF BREAST CANCER IN YOUNG WOMEN
  • Radiation therapy: special issues when treating young women with breast cancer
  • Timing and type of breast reconstruction in young breast cancer patients
  • Tailoring chemotherapy and biological treatment in young patients with EBC
  • Endocrine treatment of young patients with EBC
  • Management of ABC in young women: what’s new on endocrine treatment
  • Breast cancer during pregnancy
  • Sexual Health & Body Image after Breast Cancer
  • Fertility preservation and pregnancy after breast cancer
  • Lifestyle changes and prevention- unique issues for young women
  • Supportive care and Psycho-oncology issues during and beyond diagnosis and treatment