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Free AccessBook reviewBreast CancerA K BanerjeeA K BanerjeeSearch for more papers by this authorPublished Online:5 Mar 2014https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr-83-993-808aSectionsPDF/EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack Citations ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail AboutThis volume is the latest in the series of multidisciplinary monographs on contemporary issues in cancer imaging. Breast cancer is the commonest cancer affecting women worldwide. Over the past 20 years, it has been a high profile health issue in western nations, with regular media coverage and debate over breast cancer screening programmes for this much-feared condition.This book takes a very multidisciplinary approach to the subject of breast cancer and is a valuable contribution for all those who are involved with this disease. Since Leborne’s early work on mammography, diagnostic imaging in breast disease has continued to develop at a rapid pace. In the past 20 years, with the advent of screening and improved techniques such as digital mammography, ultrasound and newer techniques such as MRI, imaging and management of the disease has almost altered beyond recognition.In this multi-authored text, all aspects of this disease are covered, including epidemiology, pathology and treatment. The chapter on the epidemiology of female breast cancer is a particularly useful introduction to the risk factors for this condition. A book like this could not ignore the subject of breast screening and this is dealt with succinctly, while still including the relevant statistical information.Other chapters cover advances in x-ray mammography, breast ultrasound and MRI imaging. Pathological contributions are not given short shrift. Current issues around the pathology of duct carcinoma in situ are discussed and the difficulties involved are made clear. There is an excellent chapter on the radiological assessment of the axilla and also newer techniques, such as positron emission tomography and its role in the assessment of breast cancer. The final chapter covers the advances in the adjuvant treatment of early breast cancer.Overall, the multidisciplinary discussion of breast cancer is highlighted in this book and everyone involved in the diagnosis and management of these patients would benefit from reading this volume. I found this book extremely useful; it is up-to-date and extensively referenced. It is not solely about diagnostic imaging and, as such, will appeal to all members of the multidisciplinary team involved in looking after patients with this disease. Previous article Next article FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 83, Issue 993September 2010Pages: 723-e197 2010 The British Institute of Radiology History Published onlineMarch 05,2014 Metrics Download PDF
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