Site-Specific Cancer Series: Breast Cancer (2nd ed.)

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Preface vii
   
Chapter 1. Introduction 1
Overview 1
Historical Perspectives 1
Epidemiologic Perspectives 3
Clinical Perspectives 3
Conclusion 4
References 5
Chapter 2. Risk Factors for Breast Cancer 7
Introduction 7
Types of Risk Used in Breast Cancer Risk Counseling 7
Challenges in Risk Communication 9
Risk Factors for Breast Cancer 11
Selecting a Prediction Model 21
Nursing Implications 28
Research 30
Conclusion 30
References 30
Chapter 3. Prevention and Detection 35
Introduction 35
Levels of Cancer Prevention and Early Detection 35
Primary Prevention 35
Evaluating the Strengths and Limitations of Screening Modalities 38
Secondary Breast Cancer Prevention 42
Detection Issues in Special Populations 52
Tertiary Prevention 54
Diagnostic Evaluation 57
Conclusion 61
References 61
Chapter 4. Pathophysiology and Staging 65
Introduction 65
Anatomy and Physiology of the Breast 65
Classification 66
Stromal Breast Tumors 70
Other Breast Cancers 70
Staging 70
Molecular Classification and Profiling 75
Nursing Implications 76
Conclusion 76
References 76
Chapter 5. Surgical Management and Reconstruction 79
Introduction 79
Overview of Breast Surgery for In Situ, Invasive, and Metastatic Disease 79
Surgical Procedures 81
Reconstruction 85
The Nurse’s Role in the Breast Surgery Setting 90
Conclusion 90
References 90
Chapter 6. Breast Restoration Options Utilizing Prostheses 93
Introduction 93
Body Image 93
Prostheses 94
Conclusion 102
References 102
Chapter 7. Radiation Therapy 105
Introduction 105
History 105
Selection of Patients for Breast-Conserving Therapy 105
Postmastectomy Radiation 106
Palliative Radiation for Metastatic Disease 109
Nursing Care of Patients Receiving Radiotherapy 109
Conclusion 110
References 111
Chapter 8. Systemic Therapy 113
Introduction 113
Endocrine Therapy 114
Chemotherapy 119
Signaling Pathways: Targeted Therapies 128
Supportive Therapy: Bisphosphonates 132
Complementary and Integrative Medicine: Potential for Drug Interactions 133
Conclusion 133
References 133
Chapter 9. Symptom Management 141
Introduction 141
Surgical Complications 141
Radiation Skin Changes 149
Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting 151
Cancer-Related Fatigue 154
Cognitive Dysfunction 157
Menopausal Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment 160
Conclusion 167
References 167
Chapter 10. Psychosocial Issues 179
Introduction 179
Psychosocial Distress Associated With Breast Cancer 179
Psychosocial Service Providers 180
Psychosocial Functioning in Specific Groups and Phases of the Breast Cancer Trajectory 181
Information Seeking and Treatment Decision Making 185
Assessment Strategies 190
Specific Interventions to Promote Psychosocial Health 192
Supportive Measures for Specific Problems 198
Pharmacologic Management 201
Family and Social Issues 202
Conclusion 208
References 208
Chapter 11. Building Breast Centers of Excellence Through Patient Navigation and Care Coordination 213
Introduction 213
Definition and Rationale for Patient Navigation and Care Coordination 213
Models of Navigation in Multidisciplinary Care 215
Building Multidisciplinary Disease Management Teams 216
Breast Centers of Excellence 219
Breast Program Development 220
Nurse Navigator Role in Quality Improvement for the Breast Program 220
Navigation Software 222
Funding Navigator Positions 223
Return on Investment and Sustainability of the Navigator Role 223
Navigator-Patient Ratio 225
Marketing the Nurse Navigator Position 225
Training Programs and Resources for Navigation 227
Conclusion 228
References 228
Index 231
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