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Current Trends in Breast Cancer Pathology, Screening, Diagnosis and Treatments

  • 1st Edition - January 21, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editor: Firdos Alam Khan
  • Language: English

Current Trends in Breast Cancer Pathology, Screening, Diagnosis and Treatments offers an extensive examination of the intricate landscape of breast cancer. This reference not on… Read more

Description

Current Trends in Breast Cancer Pathology, Screening, Diagnosis and Treatments offers an extensive examination of the intricate landscape of breast cancer. This reference not only traverses the entire spectrum from pathology to advanced treatment methodologies but also provides the complexities of bioinformatics research and basic research. By presenting information in a manner that is easily digestible, this book caters to researchers and students across various levels of expertise, facilitating a broader understanding of the subject. Spanning 12 detailed chapters, this book unravels the intricacies of breast cancer development. It provides insights into the cellular and molecular pathologies that underlie the disease, outlines the various stages of breast cancer, and elucidates the diverse methods employed in screening and diagnosis. Moreover, this book explores the available treatment modalities, offering a nuanced perspective on the challenges inherent in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. This book goes beyond a retrospective analysis and adopts a forward-thinking approach. It not only addresses the current challenges but also casts a forward-looking gaze, identifying potential future research avenues in this critical field. This foresight is essential in shaping the trajectory of advancements in breast cancer research and treatment. Tailor-made for a broad audience, including health professionals, scientists, researchers, health practitioners, and students, its thorough examination of current paradigms ensures that readers gain a nuanced understanding of the complexities involved in breast cancer.

Key features

  • Offers unique information on the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer cells
  • Discusses a comprehensive range of topics related to breast cancer including pathology, diagnosis, and treatments
  • Gives insight into future technologies for breast cancer diagnosis and treatments

Readership

Researchers working across the biosciences in the fields of oncology

Table of contents

1. Breast cancer: Definition, history, symptoms, causes, worldwide scenario of breast cancer, breast cancer statistics globally

2. Breast cancer pathology, microscopic analysis, stages and classifications

3. Breast cancer molecular pathology, signalling pathways, genetic and epigenetic role

4. Breast cancer diagnosis, tools and techniques

5. Breast cancer treatment using surgical intervention, methods, advantages and disadvantages of surgical intervention

6. Breast cancer treatment using chemotherapy methods, advantages and disadvantages of chemotherapy

7. Breast cancer treatment using radiation therapy, advantages and disadvantages of radiation therapy

8. Breast cancer treatment using immunotherapy, advantages and disadvantages of immunotherapy

9. Problems and side effects with currently used breast cancer treatments

10. Impact of breast cancer on patient’s quality of life

11. Prevention Strategies and Public Health: Breast cancer prevention, including lifestyle changes, risk assessment, and early intervention

12. Future trends and innovation in breast cancer diagnosis and treatments

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 21, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editor

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Firdos Alam Khan

Prof. Firdos Alam Khan is a Chairman of the Department of Stem Cell Biology, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Prof. Khan has done his Ph.D. degree in Zoology with a Neuroscience specialization from Nagpur University, India. Over the past years, he has been involved in teaching various courses to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Prof. Khan has been granted 8 US patents and published 5 US patents. Professor Khan has authored and edited several books. Prof. Khan has been a recognized reviewer in several scientific journals. Prof. Khan is listed among the top 2% scientists of the world by Stanford University Top Scientists Ranking 2022. Prof. Khan has published 115 research papers in peer-reviewed journals. Prof. Khan is currently studying the therapeutic impact of different biomolecules, biomaterials, and nanomaterials on breast, colorectal and cervical cancer cells, non-cancerous cells and stem cells.

Affiliations and expertise
Bin Faisal University, United Arab Emirates

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