Managing BRCA Mutation Carriers

• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: B. Chagpar, Anees (Επιμελητής έκδοσης)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Θέματα: Medicine.; Human genetics.; Oncology.; Pathology.; Surgical oncology.; Medicine & Public Health.; Surgical Oncology.; Human Genetics.

As there are a number of nuances in terms of how to manage mutation carriers (both with and without a concomitant diagnosis of breast cancer), this text provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art review of this field. It represents a valuable resource for a myriad of clinicians and healthcare person...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• Risk Assessment for Breast Cancer
• Genetic Evaluation for Women at Increased Risk
• Imaging Screening and Surveillance
• Risk Reducing Surgery for BRCA1/2 Genetic Mutation Carriers
• Prophylactic Oophorectomy for Patients with Germline BRCA Mutations
• Pathology of BRCA Tumors
• Surgical Management of Breast Cancer in BRCA Mutation Carriers
• Medical Management of Breast Cancer in BRCA Mutation Carriers
• Radiation Oncology Considerations in the Management of Mutation Carriers with Breast Cancer
• Fertility Preservation in BRCA Carriers: Special Considerations
• Management of Male BRCA Mutation Carriers
• Psychosocial, Ethical, and Legal Implications for Mutation Carriers.