Breast Cancer, 1st ed. 2022 Comprehensive Management

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. 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 centersin 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.

Current scenario of breast cancer in India.- Applied anatomy for breast cancer.- Applied physiology for breast cancer.- Aetiopathogenesis and prevention of breast cancer.- Classification of breast cancer.- Approach to a new suspected patient of of breast cancer, including diagnostic evaluation and staging work up.- Cytology for breast cancer.- Pathological evaluation of breast cancer.- Radiological imaging for breast cancer.- PET-CT and total body bone scan for breast cancer.- Tumour markers, prognostic factors and their interpretation in breast cancer.- Management of early breast cancer – surgical aspect.- Breast cancer surgery under local anaesthesia.- Management of locally advanced breast cancer - surgical aspect.- Management of late breast cancer (metastatic and recurrent  -  surgery).- Management of hereditary breast cancer.- Role of radiotherapy in breast cancer.- Role of chemotherapy in breast cancer.- Hormonal and target therapy for breast cancer.- Oncoplastic and reconstruction for breast  cancer.- Management of metastatic  breast cancer and palliative care.- Management of breast cancer with associated problems.- Management of lymphoedema in breast cancer.- Management of chemotherapy infusion  extravasation in breast  cancer.- Psychological and psychiatric support to breast cancer patients.- Follow up  and rehabilitation  in breast cancer.- Screening, self-examination and awareness in breast cancer.- Organization of breast cancer management group.

Dr. Shashanka Mohan Bose did his medical graduation from G R Medical College, Gwalior, India in 1963, and postgraduation in surgery from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India in 1966. He joined PGIMER as registrar in surgery in 1967, continued his ascent and superannuated as senior professor and head of surgery department in 2002. 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. Heis 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. Bose has been taking active part in professional organizations, held a number of positions in various societies, such as national president of Association of Surgeons of India, Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology, and president of Chandigarh Surgical Society.

Dr Bose is a recipient of three national awards; Dr. B.C. Roy National Award as eminent medical teacher, MCI National Award for outstanding research, Department of Science & Technology Award for outstanding communication skills. He is recipient of multiple international and national fellowships including that of WHO, UICC etc. He is also a recipient of more than 25 prestigious oration awards.

His autobiography book “Memoirs of a Surgeon beyond Incisions, Blood, & Sweat” has been recently published. He is