{"title":"Developing Interdisciplinary Relationships That Make a Difference","authors":"Phillip G. Sutton MD, FACS","doi":"10.1053/j.sembd.2008.04.003","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.sembd.2008.04.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The initial diagnosis and treatment planning of the breast cancer patient's journey represents a critical time when the comprehensive breast center can enhance the communication, collaboration and coordination among the pathologist<span>, radiologist and surgeon. A collegial environment is critical for this to occur. This article describes the co-dependant role among the three specialties - and from the surgeon's perspective, what skills and services are required of radiology and pathology to assure appropriate treatment planning. Among the many issues discussed are the imaging work-up, the clinical breast exam, specimen radiography, specimen processing, triple test correlation, communication of radiology and pathology findings, and patient communication.</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":87785,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in breast disease","volume":"11 1","pages":"Pages 11-12"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1053/j.sembd.2008.04.003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"57943553","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Regional Breast Disease Working Group: Another Dimension of Breast Care","authors":"J.B. Askew Jr. MD","doi":"10.1053/j.sembd.2008.04.002","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.sembd.2008.04.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Weekly prospective treatment conferences for breast cancer are the mainstay of most comprehensive breast centers. It is at this conference that the multidisciplinary experience of patients seeing multiple physicians becomes interdisciplinary in nature - with the multiple physicians discussing the same patients and reaching a consensus recommendation. These prospective conferences typically include a single hospital medical staff. This article describes the efforts in northwest Houston where physicians from several competitive hospitals have developed a bi-monthly, regional breast cancer conference with the purpose of discussing problems encountered with complex cases and solutions attempted. The article discusses the due diligence process required to establish a regional conference and the inevitable OncoPolitics that arose among the physicians. The program has evolved into a mature meeting characterized by open and honest dialogue, collaborative discussion, and a sincere commitment to the conference.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":87785,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in breast disease","volume":"11 1","pages":"Pages 9-11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1053/j.sembd.2008.04.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"57943539","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Administrative and Leadership Challenges in Building a New Era of Breast Centers","authors":"Marie M. La Fargue MPH , Jay K. Harness MD, FACS","doi":"10.1053/j.sembd.2008.04.010","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.sembd.2008.04.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>While the past two decades demonstrated the growth from imaging centers to comprehensive breast centers, sometimes in a one-stop setting, to remain viable, patient-focused and attractive to payors, the breast center of the future will need to integrate emerging technologies in an Advanced Technology Breast Center setting where surgeons and radiologists work synergistically in a side-by-side practice environment in collaboration with other breast specialists. While clinical excellence has been a fundamental component of breast center development, the economics in health care have created a demand for administrative and executive leadership to play a more vital role in championing breast center development. This approach promotes a structured, interdisciplinary panel model to ensure a patient and family centered, high technology, compassionate high touch, and culturally competent breast program. The most critical message of this article is that, before a team engages in recruiting staff, developing programs, and establishing collaborative partnerships, administrative and financial leadership within organizations must conduct an assessment of the strategic presence, prioritization, and placement of the breast center on the organizational radar screen.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":87785,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in breast disease","volume":"11 1","pages":"Pages 38-42"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1053/j.sembd.2008.04.010","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"57943646","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Lexington Medical Center Case Study","authors":"","doi":"10.1053/j.sembd.2008.04.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1053/j.sembd.2008.04.005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":87785,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in breast disease","volume":"11 1","pages":"Pages 20-21"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1053/j.sembd.2008.04.005","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138217606","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Breast Tumor Boards: Their Role in the Comprehensive Management of Contemporary Breast Cancer","authors":"Blake Cady MD","doi":"10.1053/j.sembd.2008.04.001","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.sembd.2008.04.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The presentation of invasive breast cancer is improving dramatically with widespread mammographic screening. Paradoxically, the management of breast cancer is becoming more complex because of the varieties of diagnostic and therapeutic options available. With complex disease management, the best system for incorporating multiple specialists' opinions is the multidisciplinary breast tumor board. Important features of this integrated approach are prospective presentation of patients, projection of mammograms, films, pathology slides, and prognostic algorithms, such as <span>http://www.adjuvantonline.com</span><svg><path></path></svg>, or a more sophisticated new algorithm: <span>http://www.cancer-math.net</span><svg><path></path></svg>. With these adjuncts to case presentation, comprehensive discussion can occur for appropriate options for the individual patient.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":87785,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in breast disease","volume":"11 1","pages":"Pages 4-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1053/j.sembd.2008.04.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"57943480","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Laurie J. Kirstein MD, Alphonse Taghian MD, PhD, Kevin S. Hughes MD
{"title":"Management and Outcome of Ipsilateral Recurrence Following Breast Conservation","authors":"Laurie J. Kirstein MD, Alphonse Taghian MD, PhD, Kevin S. Hughes MD","doi":"10.1053/j.sembd.2007.11.002","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.sembd.2007.11.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This article reviews many aspects of the management of in-breast recurrence of breast cancer. Topics such as method of detection, prognostic significance, and the current standard of care are covered. In addition, new concepts in partial breast re-irradiation and re-operative sentinel node<span><span> biopsy are discussed with relation to breast conservation for IBTR. Finally, special subgroups are addressed such as the elderly and the </span>BRCA1 and 2 mutation carriers.</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":87785,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in breast disease","volume":"10 4","pages":"Pages 169-177"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1053/j.sembd.2007.11.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"57942908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Role of MRI Before Breast Conservation","authors":"S.H. Heywang-Köbrunner , D. Möhrling , J. Nährig","doi":"10.1053/j.sembd.2007.10.006","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.sembd.2007.10.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>Breast conserving therapy comprising excision of the malignancy<span><span> followed by irradiation is the method of choice for the treatment of small breast cancer. Increasing data show that contrast-enhanced </span>breast MRI<span> may be useful to more correctly assess tumor extent in cases scheduled for breast conserving therapy. Existing data prove that MRI can detect foci or extent of both invasive and in situ breast cancer not visualized by mammography or ultrasound. A correct change of therapy (with respect to complete excision of malignant tissue) has been reported in approximately 12% to 32% of the examined breast cancers. However, this is associated with a reported rate of 3% to 30% of false positive calls, which necessitate additional percutaneous or open biopsy, or </span></span></span>wider excision<span>. The best proportion of true positive versus false positive findings may be expected in patients with proven lobular invasive breast cancer or in patients with dense breast tissue at increased risk. So far valid data concerning an effect on improved survival or a decreased rate of recurrence do not exist. Open questions, such as value for the patient, potential over-treatment and the need to assure adequate guidance for histopathological assessment of MR-detected lesions are discussed.</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":87785,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in breast disease","volume":"10 4","pages":"Pages 137-144"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1053/j.sembd.2007.10.006","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"57942847","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Axillary Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Carcinoma of the Breast: A Personal Perspective","authors":"Gordon F. Schwartz MD, MBA, FACS","doi":"10.1053/j.sembd.2007.10.004","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.sembd.2007.10.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>Because of its low rate of complications, once the technique is learned, axillary sentinel lymph node biopsy<span><span> has all but replaced axillary dissection as the appropriate first step in the assessment of the axilla </span>in patients with clinically node negative T1 and T2 breast cancer. The author’s experience with the technique is presented with the criteria for successful identification and review of the </span></span>sentinel node<span> (SN). The author’s choice for identification of the SN is blue dye rather than radiocolloid. Frozen section of the SN is recommended as highly accurate, with levels I and II dissection to be considered if the SN’s contain metastasis. The finding of sub-microscopic metastasis by immunochemical techniques should not currently influence clinical decisions.</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":87785,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in breast disease","volume":"10 4","pages":"Pages 162-165"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1053/j.sembd.2007.10.004","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"57942731","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Breast Conservation Therapy and the Role of the Surgical Pathologist","authors":"Juan P. Palazzo MD, Joshua M. Lloyd MD","doi":"10.1053/j.sembd.2007.10.001","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.sembd.2007.10.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>Pathologists play an increasingly important role in the decision-making process when considering a patient for </span>breast conservation therapy. The handling of the specimen and the information conveyed in the pathology report should emphasize the findings that will impact the therapy of these patients. It is expected that, in the future, additional prognostic markers will aid in better understanding breast cancer and will therefore help tailor therapy for each individual patient.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":87785,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in breast disease","volume":"10 4","pages":"Pages 166-168"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1053/j.sembd.2007.10.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"57941950","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Technical Approach to Radiation Treatment As a Component of Breast Conservation Treatment for Early Stage Breast Carcinoma","authors":"Lawrence J. Solin MD, FACR","doi":"10.1053/j.sembd.2007.10.002","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.sembd.2007.10.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span><span>For the woman with newly diagnosed early stage breast carcinoma undergoing </span>breast conservation treatment<span>, definitive radiation treatment is delivered after breast conservation surgery. While the importance of the technical approach to breast conservation surgery is widely appreciated, the technical skill for radiation treatment is also critical to maximize local-regional control and to minimize toxicity. Recent advances have dramatically improved technical </span></span>radiation treatment planning and delivery. The radiation treatment technique must be integrated with the surgical procedure performed, the pathology findings, and the systemic treatment delivered. The radiation treatment technique also must coordinate with newer treatment approaches in surgery (e.g., sentinel lymph node biopsy) and systemic therapy (e.g., neoadjuvant systemic therapy, agents with potential cardiac toxicity). To maximize long-term outcome, a sound approach to the technical radiation treatment is an integral component of the combined modality treatment for the patient with early stage breast carcinoma.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":87785,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in breast disease","volume":"10 4","pages":"Pages 145-151"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1053/j.sembd.2007.10.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"57942656","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}