Breast Cancer

Prognosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Jorge R. Pasqualini

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CRC Press
23 September 2019

Oncology; Gynaecology & obstetrics

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.

Edited by: Jorge R. Pasqualini
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 210mm,
Weight: 1.519kg
ISBN: 9780367387495
ISBN 10: 0367387492
Pages: 608
Publication Date: 23 September 2019
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

JORGE R. PASQUALINI is Director of the Hormones and Cancer Research Unit at the Institut de Puériculture of Paris. Professor Pasqualini received his Ph.D. in biology from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and a D.Sc. degree in Endocrinology from the University of Paris, France. He has published more than 600 original papers and is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, which is considered to be one of the leading international scientific journals in the field. Professor Pasqualini has worked in varying areas of endocrinology and reproduction, and in recent years found new aspects of the production, control, and biological effect of estrogens, anti-estrogens, and progestins in human breast and endometrial cancers, with potential clinical applications in pre- and postmenopausal patients.