Breast Cancer Management and Molecular Medicine : Towards Tailored Approaches
- Author
- Martine J. Piccart, Mien-Chie Hung, Lawrence J. Solin, …
- Publication Year
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer
- Language
- English
- Document Type
- Book
- Faculty / Subject Heading
- Medical Science
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This book provides an overview of the most recent techniques, agents and approaches for breast cancer that contribute to the individualization of treatment. Current biomedical research focuses on facilitating the transfer of molecular biology knowledge into the clinical management of patients, leading to increased survival as well as improved quality of life. Particular attention is given in this book to organ-specific tailored approaches, specific populations, patients’ preferences and rehabilitation.
Keywords: Medicine / Biology / Breast Cancer / Genomics / Staging / Tailoring / Angiogenesis / Apoptosis / Carcinoma / Classification / Imaging / Positron emission tomography / Rehabilitation / Surgery / Systemic therapy
