{"product_id":"2940011533495","title":"21st Century Adult Cancer Sourcebook: Male Breast Cancer - Clinical Data for Patients, Families, and Physicians","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthoritative information and practical advice from the nation's cancer experts about male breast cancer includes official medical data on signs, symptoms, treatment options, surgery, radiation, drugs, chemotherapy, staging, biology, prognosis, and survival, with a complete glossary of technical medical terms and current references. Starting with the basics, and advancing to detailed patient-oriented and physician-quality information, this comprehensive in-depth compilation gives empowered patients, families, caregivers, nurses, and physicians the knowledge they need to understand the diagnosis and treatment of male breast cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComprehensive data on clinical trials related to male breast cancer is included - with information on intervention, sponsor, gender, age group, trial phase, number of enrolled patients, funding source, study type, study design, NCT identification number and other IDs, first received date, start date, completion date, primary completion date, last updated date, last verified date, associated acronym, and outcome measures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreast cancer may occur in men. Men at any age may develop breast cancer, but it is usually detected (found) in men between 60 and 70 years of age. Male breast cancer makes up less than 1% of all cases of breast cancer. The following types of breast cancer are found in men:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Infiltrating ductal carcinoma: Cancer that has spread beyond the cells lining ducts in the breast. Most men with breast cancer have this type of cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Ductal carcinoma in situ: Abnormal cells that are found in the lining of a duct; also called intraductal carcinoma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Inflammatory breast cancer: A type of cancer in which the breast looks red and swollen and feels warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Paget disease of the nipple: A tumor that has grown from ducts beneath the nipple onto the surface of the nipple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRadiation exposure, high levels of estrogen, and a family history of breast cancer can increase a man’s risk of developing breast cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive supplements, with chapters gathered from our Cancer Toolkit series and other reports, cover a broad range of cancer topics useful to cancer patients. This edition includes our exclusive Guide to Leading Medical Websites with updated links to 81 of the best sites for medical information, which let you quickly check for updates from the government and the best commercial portals, news sites, reference\/textbook\/non-commercial portals, and health organizations. Supplemental coverage includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLevels of Evidence for Cancer Treatment Studies\u003cbr\u003eGlossary of Clinical Trial Terms\u003cbr\u003eClinical Trials Background Information and In-Depth Program\u003cbr\u003eClinical Trials at NIH\u003cbr\u003eHow To Find A Cancer Treatment Trial: A Ten-Step Guide\u003cbr\u003eTaking Part in Cancer Treatment Research Studies\u003cbr\u003eAccess to Investigational Drugs\u003cbr\u003eClinical Trials Conducted by the National Cancer Institute's Center for Cancer Research at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center\u003cbr\u003eTaking Time: Support for People with Cancer\u003cbr\u003eFacing Forward - Life After Cancer Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChemotherapy and You\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a privately authored news service and educational publication of Progressive Management. For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Progressive Management","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47068674523376,"sku":"2940011533495","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940011533495_p0.jpg?v=1763549781","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940011533495","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}