Funding for Clinical Trials
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Benign Conditions of the Breast
Benign Conditions of the Breast: Introduction Print Section Listen Benign breast conditions encompass nonmalignant disorders of the breast. The pathogenesis of these conditions is poorly understood, and little research is…
Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
Ductal Carcinoma In Situ: Introduction Print Section Listen Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the breast is a heterogeneous group of lesions with diverse malignant potential and a range of…
