Breast Cancer: Understanding Associated Factors, Assessing Risk & Exploring Therapeutics

This book provides the reader with up-to-date information on significant advances in understanding breast cancer and innovative approaches to its management. Current and emerging perspectives on biology and prevention are discussed in depth, and individual sections are then devoted to pathology, imaging, oncological surgery, and radiotherapy. Further topics to receive detailed consideration include particular conditions requiring multidisciplinary approaches, the investigation of new drugs, lifestyle, and psychological aspects. This book also assesses the level and determinants of knowledge about, and risk factors for, breast cancer among women in the childbearing period.