Management of Breast Diseases

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This text serves as a practical guide for physicians and surgeons addressing both benign and malignant breast diseases, making it valuable for general surgeons, internists, family practitioners, gynecologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and medical oncologists. The management of breast diseases necessitates a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating insights from specialists worldwide. Treatment strategies are primarily based on randomized prospective trials, with detailed discussions of numerous clinical trial results, offering a robust guide to evidence-based practices. The revised edition includes two new chapters: “Molecular Classification of Breast Cancer” and “Breast Cancer Molecular Testing for Prognosis and Prediction.” It also provides a comprehensive overview of recent adjuvant and neo-adjuvant systemic therapy trials that have influenced breast cancer management. Additionally, important advancements in local therapy and recent controversies regarding axilla management in primary breast cancer are addressed. Updated guidelines on radiotherapy are reviewed, ensuring that all chapters reflect the latest understanding of breast cancer biology and treatment. This edition is thoroughly revised to equip readers with current knowledge in the field.