Managing BRCA Mutation Carriers

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...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors B. Chagpar, Anees (Editor)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
Subjects
Medicine.
Human genetics.
Oncology.
Pathology.
Surgical oncology.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783319591988
DOI10.1007/978-3-319-59198-8
Physical DescriptionXI, 242 p. 24 illus., 21 illus. in color. online resource.

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Table of Contents:
  • 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.

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