The Management of Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: An Integrated and Expeditionary Approach

Katarzyna Rygiel

• Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers
• Year: 2001
• Print ISBN: 9789815196047
• eBook ISBN: 9789815196023
• Topic: Medicine
• Subtopic: Oncology

This comprehensive reference is a timely exploration of two vital aspects of triple-negative breast cancer. The volume offers a holistic perspective and empowering patients to navigate the challenges of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) with knowledge and confidence. Understanding Ethnic Disparities and Targeted Therapies: This section provides a critical overview of the ethnic disparities and the latest targeted therapies available for patients facing advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).
Empowering Patients and Enhancing Communication: This section dives into the essential role of patient education, empowerment, effective communication with medical teams, and psychological or supportive approaches, providing invaluable insights into managing advanced or metastatic breast cancer (BC).
Key Features: Introduces a groundbreaking perspective on the TNBC journey, encouraging patients to view their battle with the disease as an opportunity to leverage modern pharmacological advancements and psychological support for improved outcomes.
Bridges the gap between clinical or research-related aspects of BC management and the personal needs and expectations of patients, promoting a more holistic approach.
Invites perspectives from a wide range of medical professionals, from oncologists and cardiologists to psychologists and nurses, to engage in open dialogues with patients, offering practical education and crucial support.
Provides a wealth of helpful resources (including an appendix) for both patients and their medical caregivers, fostering a comprehensive and supportive approach to managing TNBC. This book is an informative resource for medical professionals, researchers, and patients, who want to understand the complexities of triple-negative breast cancer and apply current knowledge in their clinical and caregiving practice.

Table of contents

• Welcome
• Table of Content
• Title
• BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS LTD.
• FOREWORD
• PREFACE
• Part 1
• Unraveling Ethnic Disparities in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC): Exploring The Impact of Metabolic, Reproductive, Environmental, and Social Factors on the Disease Course in African-American (AA) Women Population
• A Closer Look at the Androgen Receptor (AR)-positive and AR-negative Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Can We Apply Novel Targeted Therapeutics?
• Liquid Biopsy: Insights Into Monitoring Tumor Dynamics and Response to Therapy in Patients with Breast Cancer
• Importance of Biomarker Conversions as “Road Signs” to Manage Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer: How To Use Them for Personalized Care of These Patients?
• Putting It All Together: Clinical Pearls of Recently Approved Therapies for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
• The Way Out From the Labyrinth of Anticancer Therapies for Patients with Breast Cancer: How Can We Improve Their Cardiac Safety and Quality of Life?
• Can We Find A Noninvasive Tool of Precision Medicine That Can Always Be Used For the Individualized Treatment of Women With Breast Cancer?
• Part 2
• Distress – Our “Internal Enemy”: How to “Disarm” or Lessen its Negative Impact on the Psychophysical Condition of Women with Triple-Negative Breast Cancer?
• Teaching the Brain How to Counteract Distress: Practical Lessons About the Stress and Relaxation Responses for Women with Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
• An Intersectional Neuroscience Approach for Disadvantageous Populations: Meditation Practice as a Possible Support Option for Women with Breast Cancer?
• May We Adjust the “Third Wave” of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (CBT) and Psychological Processes of Change for Women with Breast Cancer?
• Exceptional Responders: Exploring the Molecular “Make-up” of Patients with Cancer Who Experienced Recovery
• Radical Remissions: Unique Lessons from Patients with Cancer Who Were Able to Defy the Odds and Recover
• How Can We Redefine Hope and Gratitude to Help Patients with Breast Cancer Build Their “New Life”?
• The Self-kindness Component of Mindfulness Meditation: A Helpful Strategy to Enhance Emotion Regulation and Reduce the Depression and Distress Symptoms in Women with Breast Cancer
• Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT): Introducing a Process-based System of Psychotherapy to Help Patients with Breast Cancer
• How Can Medical Professionals Maintain Compassion for Their Patients with Breast Cancer?
• APPENDIX