Personalized Treatment of Breast Cancer

Editors: Toi, M., Winer, E., Benson, J., Klimberg, S. (Eds.)
Covers essential factors in the personalization of treatment for primary breast cancer
Comprehensive updated knowledge and future perspectives of primary breast cancer
Presents novel therapeutic concepts and strategies for individualized breast cancer care

This monograph, written by well renowned breast cancer expect, Dr. Jose Russo, provides new insight on the pathobiology of breast cancer from the most current advances in the field, translational research, initiation and progression of the disease, the mechanism of invasion and metastasis and the concept of stem cells in treatment and drug resistance.

This book focuses on innovative treatment options for breast cancer, including surgery, radiotherapy, systemic therapy and of course immunotherapy that is changing outcomes in some aggressive breast cancer histotypes. Subsequent chapters also address the ongoing emerging research in the screening, diagnostics, and management of all subtypes of breast cancers. All current landscapes and future perspectives in each molecular subtype: luminal, HER2-positive, and triple-negative breast cancers are discussed within the different chapters.