A Practical Approach to Breast Disease

This text is a concise reference for primary care providers who see women patients. It is a guide to diagnosing and managing benign and malignant breast diseases in women of pre- and post-menopausal age, including special problems for pregnant patients. It summarizes current thinking on screening, prophylaxis, adjuvant therapy and other controversial topics in breast diseases. The interdisciplinary approach is evident throughout and is helpful in offering consistent guidance form the author's experience while balancing opinion.