The book "Diseases of the Breast" is a comprehensive resource on breast diseases, edited by Jay R Harris, Mark E Lippman, Monica Morrow, and C Kent Osborne. It covers the anatomy, development, and management of breast diseases, with a strong emphasis on the management of benign breast disease, which is crucial for reassuring young women while ensuring no malignant conditions are missed. The book discusses the genetic factors in breast cancer, including BRCA-1 and BRCA-2, and explores chemoprevention and prophylactic mastectomy. It also addresses the natural history of breast cancer, the complexities of treatment decisions, and the management of metastatic disease, which takes up nearly a third of the book. The book provides detailed information on imaging techniques, including vacuum-assisted core biopsy, and discusses the challenges of risk-based screening. It also covers research methods, molecular biology, and quality of life assessments. The book is well-referenced and includes color illustrations, though the next edition could benefit from more. The second edition is praised for its thorough updates and is recommended for anyone interested in breast cancer. "Clinical Oncology, 2nd edn" is a large textbook covering the science, clinical features, and management of cancer. It is aimed at trainees and practising oncologists, as well as non-specialists. The book is well-structured, with a conventional layout starting with the scientific underpinnings of cancer medicine. It includes sections on general cancer management, such as metastases, effusions, and paraneoplastic syndromes, and provides clear advice on diagnosis and management. The book is praised for its detailed clinical features, diagnosis, and staging, and for its up-to-date management approaches. It includes numerous references and is considered a first-rate resource for oncologists.The book "Diseases of the Breast" is a comprehensive resource on breast diseases, edited by Jay R Harris, Mark E Lippman, Monica Morrow, and C Kent Osborne. It covers the anatomy, development, and management of breast diseases, with a strong emphasis on the management of benign breast disease, which is crucial for reassuring young women while ensuring no malignant conditions are missed. The book discusses the genetic factors in breast cancer, including BRCA-1 and BRCA-2, and explores chemoprevention and prophylactic mastectomy. It also addresses the natural history of breast cancer, the complexities of treatment decisions, and the management of metastatic disease, which takes up nearly a third of the book. The book provides detailed information on imaging techniques, including vacuum-assisted core biopsy, and discusses the challenges of risk-based screening. It also covers research methods, molecular biology, and quality of life assessments. The book is well-referenced and includes color illustrations, though the next edition could benefit from more. The second edition is praised for its thorough updates and is recommended for anyone interested in breast cancer. "Clinical Oncology, 2nd edn" is a large textbook covering the science, clinical features, and management of cancer. It is aimed at trainees and practising oncologists, as well as non-specialists. The book is well-structured, with a conventional layout starting with the scientific underpinnings of cancer medicine. It includes sections on general cancer management, such as metastases, effusions, and paraneoplastic syndromes, and provides clear advice on diagnosis and management. The book is praised for its detailed clinical features, diagnosis, and staging, and for its up-to-date management approaches. It includes numerous references and is considered a first-rate resource for oncologists.