BREAST CANCER

The book provides detailed information on breast cancer and covers all the aspects of this rapidly spreading disease, such as applied anatomy and physiology, causative factors, various Investigations to reach a concise, definitive and complete diagnosis.

What is the content of "Breast Cancer : Comprehensive Management" ?

The management of breast cancer involves multi-modality treatment and the book describes all the modalities in a very clear manner. It also discusses in a very lucid and practical way. the multi-prong treatment that the patient requires .

Additionally, the book covers lesser-known areas of the subject like rehabilitation, management of lymphoedema,  Extravasation of chemo-Infusion, organization of breast cancer management group, breast cancer awareness and patient education, follow up of the patient, and psychological support to these patients who have undergone mutilation of their organ. Edited by experts the chapters are contributed by renowned onco-sugeons from high volume and reputed centers in India such as, PGIMER, Chandigarh, AIIMS, New Delhi,  and TMH, Mumbai among others.   

The book serves as a useful resource for surgeons, medical oncologists, radiotherapists, pathologists, radiologists and many other specialists interested in the field of breast cancer and actively working in this area.  It is useful for practitioners and residents as well as for those who want to learn the different aspects of this disease.

Who are the authors of "Breast Cancer : Comprehensive Management" ?

Dr. Shashanka Mohan Bose . He had also worked as professor in surgery at A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi. In addition, he had done training in some of the best surgical units of the world - Royal Postgraduate Medical School and Hammesmith Hospital, London; Kings College, London; Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, etc. Following his superannuation, he continues to practice as senior consultant oncosurgeon.   

Dr. Bose has been interested in surgical oncology and GIT surgery. He is known for his surgical skills and is credited with a number of innovations and initiation of procedures and techniques. He is specially known for his vast experience and expertise in the field of breast cancer surgery, probably one of the first in the country to initiate breast conservation surgery. 

Dr Suresh C Sharma is a former professor and head, department of radiotherapy, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. He was former professor and head; and presently is professor emeritus, department of radiotherapy, MM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Mulana, Ambala, where he established most modern department of radiotherapy and also started M.D. Radiotherapy course.

Dr Sharma has special interest in the management of breast cancer, lymphomas and brachytherapy. He has published nearly 240 scientific papers in national and international journals of repute.

Dr. Alok Mazumdar is interested in teaching and training postgraduate students as a part of D.N.B (Diplomate of National Board, New Delhi).

Dr. Robin Kaushik graduated from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune and later qualified MS in general surgery from Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana. He joined GMCH Chandigarh soon after, where, among other things, he developed keen interest in the management of breast cancer.