Biopsy Techniques Key Points • Biopsy of suspicious breast lesions is necessary prior to considering operation. Historical Context Historically, biopsy of suspicious breast lesions required surgical excision. Lesions were sampled…
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women. Recent improvements in healthcare, including earlier detection and effective treatment strategies, have significantly improved survival rates. With more than 3.8…
Introduction As the reader will see in this chapter, systemic treatment for all stages of breast cancer is complex and rapidly changing. There are many “approved” therapies that can be…
In the United States, one in eight women (13%) will develop invasive breast cancer during her lifetime. In 2021, it was estimated that 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer…
There will be continual evolution of the management of breast cancer. All fields of medicine that touch patients who have or will develop breast cancer have changed and will continue…
A breast cancer diagnosis can sometimes lead to financial hardship. The National Cancer Institute recognizes financial hardship, also known as financial distress or financial toxicity, as the negative impact of…
Key Points • Cancer physical therapy is the evidence-based, reimbursed medical care used to specifically examine, assess, and treat impairments related to cancer and cancer treatment. • Though physical therapy…
Breast cancer is an incredibly complex disease, and when metastatic or terminal, it becomes even more complex. The difficulties clinicians encounter with this disease go far beyond the malignancy. It…
Background Breast carcinoma is the most common type of malignancy affecting women, aside from skin malignancy. It is the second most common cause of cancer deaths among women. Invasive breast…
