Preface
Acknowledgements
How to Use this Book
To the Newly Diagnosed Patient

Section 1: Before the Surgery
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Basic Science of Breast Cancer
The Cell
The Breast: Normal Structure and Function
Carcinogenesis
Genetics
Invasion and Metastases

Chapter 2: Diagnosing Breast Cancer
Clinical Findings
Radiographic Findings
Hereditary Breast Cancer and Genetic Testing
Evaluation of the Breast Lump

Chapter 3: Breast Cancer Treatments: History, Science, Practice
Noninvasive Versus Invasive
Evaluation of the Lymph Nodes
Evolution of Breast Cancer Management
Role of Radiation Therapy in Locoregional Disease
Management of the Breast (Locoregional Therapy)
Reconstructive Surgery

Section 2: After the Surgery
Introduction
Chapter 4: Systemic Treatment Planning
Staging and Grading
Systemic Therapy
Current Treatment of Breast Cancer
The Language of Clinical Outcomes
The Standard of Care
DCIS
Locoregional Therapy and Stage I and Stage II Invasive Breast Cancer
Adjuvant Systemic Therapy for Stages I, II, and IIIa Invasive Breast Cancer
Selection of Optimal Adjuvant Systemic Therapy

Section 3: More Questions
Chapter 5: Alternative Therapies

Chapter 6: Prevention

Chapter 7: Advanced Cancer
Locally Advanced High-Risk Breast Cancer
Metastatic Breast Cancer

Chapter 8: Posttreatment Surveillance

Epilogue
Glossary
Index