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CHAPTER 58: BREAST CANCER
Sandra Cuellar and Jaime Kaushik
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Breast cancer is a malignancy originating from breast tissue, with various stages ranging from localized to metastatic disease. The chapter outlines risk factors, including biological, genetic, and environmental influences, and discusses prevention strategies such as prophylactic surgeries and pharmacologic agents. Treatment options for metastatic breast cancer are explored, emphasizing the importance of personalized therapy based on tumor characteristics. The chapter also addresses the evaluation of therapeutic outcomes and the significance of quality of life in treatment decisions.
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