Adjuvant Therapy of Primary Breast Cancer VI

This volume provides an up-to-date survey of current laboratory and, mainly, clinical research on the diagnostic and treatment options in primary breast cancer. The chapters derive from the invited expert lectures presented at the 6th International Conference on Primary Breast Cancer held in St. Gallen, Switzerland, in February 1998. The worldwide breast cancer community has been eagerly awaiting this volume and its consensus platform and recommendations. There is no alternative to this meeting and book in the field of adjuvant therapy of primary breast cancer. TOC:From the Contents: Epidemiology and its Lessons.- Genetics of Breast Cancer.- Biology of Breast Cancer: Diagnostic and Prognostic Implications.- In Situ Breast Cancer.- Cotnroversies About the Axilla.- Integrated Therapy: Changing Surgical Procedures for Breast Cancer.- Integrated Therapy: Primary Adjuvant Systemic Therapy.- Integrated Therapy: Radiation Therapy/Endocrine Treatment.- Adjuvant Systemic Treatments: Cytotoxic Strategies.- Adjuvant Systemic Treatments: Cytotoxics and Their Dosage.- Integrated Treatments: Quality of Life.- Clinical Research Around the World: Review of Cooperative Group Trials.- International Consenus Conference on Primary Treatment of the Breast: Update 1998.