Fast Facts: Breast Cancer

Breast cancer continues to be one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among women. The physician in the community should assume much more responsibility for the care of patients with the disease, and this concise but thorough overview aims to provide an invaluable aid to management. In this updated and expanded edition, two authorities on breast cancer sort the facts from the fancies and falacies, and provide the busy clinician or nurse specialist with rapid access to information that should make their difficult and delicate task easier. The findings of major clincial trials are discussed and practical advice given on risk education, diagnosis and treatment of primary cancer, rehabilitation and the care of patients with advanced disease.