Handbook of Diseases of the Breast

Covers a range of breast diseases and draws together data, particularly on breast cancer. This book outlines pathological aspects, classification, epidemiology and aetiology of the various diseases, and discusses some issues such as screening, when to refer, management, follow-up and counselling.

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The second edition of this practical handbook covers the range of breast diseases and draws together recent data, particularly on breast cancer. Pathological aspects, classification, epidemiology and aetiology of the various diseases are briefly outlined and some issues such as screening, when to refer, management, follow-up and counselling are discussed in detail. Substantially revised to take into account recent developments in the subject this book will help medical and nursing staff answer with confidence the difficult questions patients often ask.