The theory of the sick lobe states that breast carcinoma is a lobar disease developing most often within a single lobe, meaning that, at an early stage, breast carcinoma occupies a limited, anatomically well-defined portion of the breast. This theory unites observed patterns from the genetic, developmental and morphological perspectives, into an overall concept. Breast Cancer: A Lobar Disease, presents this hypothesis and its consequences. The body of evidence, pro and contra, generated in recent years will be presented in this volume. The chapters, all authored by leading experts in their...

Aimed at raising awareness of the need for a fresh approach to tackling breast cancer, this volume is founded on data collected on early breast cancer over the past two decades and includes contributions from experts in all the fields involved in treatment.

Acclaim for the first edition:

Succinct, well organized, and easy-to-follow...of the highest
quality...recommended. -- Radiology

Excellent histologic illustrations and concise
text...provides a firm foundation in fundamental concepts.-- American
Journal of Roentgenology

Remarkable...splendid illustrations provide large views
of the lesions...good reference for any clinician interested in breast
pathology. -- Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy

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The volume raises attention to the need of a completely new approach to breast cancer based on the knowledge collected on early breast cancer in the past two decades. The chapters are contributed by experts of all the fields participating in the clinical research and care of breast cancer. The practical importance of such a book is underlined by the increasing number of breast cancer cases, and also the increasing proportion of early stage-cases. The ultimate goal of the book is to point to the heterogeneous nature of the disease which is more striking and has more importance in care at the...