Systemic Staging and the Radiologic Work-Up of Abnormal Findings: Introduction Print Section Listen Despite important therapeutic innovations within the past several years, the odds of patients with metastatic breast cancer…
Statistical Design and Analysis of Phase III Clinical Trials: Introduction Print Section Listen The purpose of this chapter is to describe key aspects of the design and analysis of phase…
Funding for Clinical Trials: Introduction Print Section Listen Breast cancer investigators must contend with the critical issue of how to fund their trials, including what costs should be included in…
Protocol Components and Production: Introduction Print Section Listen Protocol development is a meticulous process that requires a team of professionals who are proficient in the performance of the tasks involved….
Study Conduct: Introduction Print Section Listen The purpose of this chapter is to define and describe the factors that an investigator needs to consider in conducting a multicenter, randomized clinical…
Stereotactic Breast Biopsy: Introduction Print Section Listen Minimally invasive breast biopsies are rapidly replacing open surgical biopsy. Percutaneous breast biopsy can be performed with several possible guidance technologies. Other chapters…
Basic Breast Ultrasound, Certification, and Accreditation for the Surgeon: Introduction Print Section Listen Breast ultrasound has become an indispensable tool for surgeons who wish to provide state-of-the-art care to patients…
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Lymphatic Spread of Breast Cancer: Introduction Print Section Listen In patients with breast cancer, the presence of nodal metastases limits the therapeutic options and also indicates…
Invasive Breast Carcinoma: Introduction Print Section Listen The term invasive breast carcinoma refers to a heterogeneous group of epithelial malignancies that originate in breast tissue and are characterized by their…
Selection of Ultrasound Machine and Office Setup: Introduction Print Section Listen Breast ultrasound has become an essential tool for the breast surgeon. Traditionally, however, it has not been a part…
