Breast Cancer

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511676314

Worldwide, breast cancer is by far the most common cancer amongst women, with an incidence rate more than twice that of colorectal cancer and cervical cancer and about three times that of lung cancer. Whilst screening programmes have improved detection, this disease still places a very high burden on healthcare services worldwide. Over the last two decades, improved public awareness, the implementation of population screening by mammography, and the development of new technology for diagnosis have transformed the care of patients with breast cancer. In this volume, recognised experts discuss key current issues in the diagnosis and management of breast disease. The development and application of new diagnostic techniques is described as well as the use of sophisticated drugs for more effective treatment. Complex contentious topics including risk factors, borderline lesions, professional performance and quality assurance are thoroughly explored by an expert multidisciplinary team.

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Frontmatter
pp i-iv
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Contributors
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Series Foreword
pp ix-x
- By Rodney H. Reznek, London
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Foreword
pp xi-xii
- By Julietta Patnick, CBE, BA(Hons), FFPH, Hon MRCR, Director, NHS Cancer Screening Programmes
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Preface to Breast Cancer
pp xiii-xiv
- By Michael Michell
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1 - Epidemiology of female breast cancer
pp 1-12
- By Stephen W. Duffy
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2 - Quality assurance in breast cancer screening
pp 13-28
- By Roger G. Blanks, Rachel L. Bennett
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3 - Measuring radiology performance in breast screening
pp 29-45
- By Alastair Gale, Hazel Scott
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4 - Advances in X-ray mammography
pp 46-69
- By Kenneth C. Young, David R. Dance
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5 - Advanced applications of breast ultrasound
pp 70-98
- By E Svensson William, R Stewart Victoria
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6 - The detection of small invasive breast cancers by mammography
pp 99-112
- By Michael Michell, Rema Wasan
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7 - Ductal carcinoma in situ: current issues
pp 113-126
- By Andy Evans
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8 - Pathology: ductal carcinoma in situ and lesions of uncertain malignant potential
pp 127-145
- By Sarah E. Pinder, Elena Provenzano
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9 - Advanced breast biopsy techniques
pp 146-168
- By Robin Wilson, David Evans
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10 - Radiological assessment of the axilla
pp 169-190
- By Eleanor Cornford, Jonathan James
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11 - Breast magnetic resonance imaging
pp 191-217
- By Fiona Gilbert
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12 - Application of positron emission tomography – computerized tomography in breast cancer
pp 218-240
- By Iain D. Lyburn, Elizabeth F. Brown
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13 - Advances in the adjuvant treatment of early breast cancer
pp 241-261
- By Muireann Kelleher, Paul Ellis
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Index
pp 262-268
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Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-vi

Contributors
pp vii-viii

Series Foreword
pp ix-x

Foreword
pp xi-xii

Preface to Breast Cancer
pp xiii-xiv

1 - Epidemiology of female breast cancer
pp 1-12

2 - Quality assurance in breast cancer screening
pp 13-28

3 - Measuring radiology performance in breast screening
pp 29-45

4 - Advances in X-ray mammography
pp 46-69

5 - Advanced applications of breast ultrasound
pp 70-98

6 - The detection of small invasive breast cancers by mammography
pp 99-112

7 - Ductal carcinoma in situ: current issues
pp 113-126

8 - Pathology: ductal carcinoma in situ and lesions of uncertain malignant potential
pp 127-145

9 - Advanced breast biopsy techniques
pp 146-168

10 - Radiological assessment of the axilla
pp 169-190

11 - Breast magnetic resonance imaging
pp 191-217

12 - Application of positron emission tomography – computerized tomography in breast cancer
pp 218-240

13 - Advances in the adjuvant treatment of early breast cancer
pp 241-261

Index
pp 262-268

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