Breast Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Diagnosis and Management

Over the course of the last decade, the treatment of breast cancer has evolved quite rapidly. New scientific and clinical advances have modified the standard of care and lead to improved patient outcomes. At the same time, the treatment of breast cancer has become increasingly complex, requiring the comprehensive review and assessment of multiple issues, genetics, radiology, surgery, reconstruction, fertility radiation, chemotherapy, and more. As a result the harmony and open communication between these specialties facilitated by a multidisciplinary team approach are crucial in providing the best care to patients and ensuring successful treatment. Current Multidisciplinary Oncology: Breast Cancer, by a multidisciplinary team of authors representing a range of disciplines, is a review for physicians, fellows, nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists, and all health care providers involved in the treatment of breast cancer. Current Multidisciplinary Oncology: Breast Cancer summarizes the state-of-the-art issues related to the treatment of breast cancer and describes an approach for optimal multidisciplinary care for women are at higher risk of or who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.