- Discusses the impact of a diagnosis of early breast cancer.
- Reviews the incidence of long-term complications as a result of treatment.
- Provides practical advice for the healthcare professional
This book discusses the impact on women of the diagnosis and treatment of early breast cancer.
Readers will learn about the risks of breast cancer recurrence and interventions to reduce these, such as endocrine therapy and bisphosphonate therapy, as well as the role of lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise. The long-term effects of treatment on fertility, the heart and other systems are discussed, as well the psychological burden for women who are increasingly likely to be cured from their cancer.
Each chapter provides background and a practical guide in the management of women after the initial phase of diagnosis and treatment.
Authored by a multidisciplinary team this book provides all the relevant expertise as well as different perspectives, providing a holistic picture of early breast cancer consequences.
From oncologists to general practitioners as well as specialist nurses, gynaecologists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals involved in the long-term care of women with breast cancer, this book provides a timely and indispensable guide to practitioners caring for early breast cancer survivors.
Table of ContentsPART 1: DISEASE RECURRENCE
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Predicting Risk of Disease Recurrence
- 3 Detection of Recurrence: Clinical Follow-Up
- 4 Detection of Recurrence: Imaging Strategies
- 5 Follow Up of Patients with Germline Mutations in High Risk Predisposition Genes
PART 2: INTERVENTIONS TO REDUCE RISK OF RECURRENCE
- 6 Endocrine Therapy
- 7 Systemic Therapies to Reduce the Risk of Recurrence in Early Breast Cancer: New Strategies
- 8 Exercise in Breast Cancer Survivors
- 9 Dietary Components and Breast Cancer Survivorship
PART 3: SEQUELAE OF EARLY BREAST CANCER AND ITS TREATMENT
- 10 Identifying and Managing the Consequences of Treatment for Early Breast Cancer
- 11 Managing Loco-Regional Complications of Breast Cancer Treatment
- 12 The Role of Surgery in Breast Cancer Survivors
- 13 Management of Menopausal Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors
- 14 Bone Health
- 15 Fertility
- 16 Cardiotoxicity in Breast Cancer Survivors
- 17 Second Primary Neoplasms Following a Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
- 18 The Effects of Breast Cancer Treatments on Cognition
- 19 Psychological Issues in Breast Cancer Survivorship
- 20 Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors
