A new clinical resource on early-stage breast cancer was launched at the Indian Society of Medical and Pediatric Oncology (ISMPO) Congress in Jaipur. Titled Early Breast Cancer: Evidence-Based Diagnosis and Treatment and edited by Dr Hemant Malhotra, the book is published by Springer Nature India and aims to provide clinicians with practical, evidence-based guidance tailored to Indian and global practice.
Early breast cancer evidence-based guide
The book gathers input from 23 medical experts across 14 chapters to present a multidisciplinary view of diagnosis and management. Contributors cover epidemiology, screening, diagnostics, surgical techniques, systemic treatments and survivorship care. The volume opens with an epidemiological overview that charts rising incidence both worldwide and in India and proceeds to evaluate screening protocols in the Indian context alongside international recommendations.
One notable chapter examines the role of artificial intelligence in improving mammography and MRI interpretation. The authors describe how AI tools can enhance lesion detection and reduce missed findings, while also noting the need for validation in local settings and integration with clinical workflows.
Surgical practice receives detailed treatment. Contributors trace the move away from radical mastectomy towards breast-conserving surgery and sentinel lymph node biopsy. The text discusses patient selection, operative technique and the expanding role of neoadjuvant therapies that allow less extensive surgery for some patients.
Systemic treatment chapters provide concise, evidence-based reviews of chemotherapy, endocrine therapy, targeted agents and immunotherapy for early-stage disease. Sections focus on hormone receptor positive tumours and the impact of modern targeted approaches on outcomes. Genetics and hereditary risk receive dedicated attention, with discussion of multigene panels and how testing can personalise follow-up and preventive strategies.
The editors include chapters on groups that require special consideration. Management recommendations address elderly patients, men with breast cancer and pregnancy-associated disease, offering pragmatic advice where trial evidence is limited. Psychological support and nutritional guidance are also emphasised, reflecting a holistic approach to patient care.
Long-term survivorship is another core theme. The book reviews late effects of treatment and offers strategies for monitoring and improving quality of life after therapy. Practical tips for supportive care and survivorship planning are aimed at helping clinicians implement structured follow-up.
Clinicians at the ISMPO Congress welcomed the handbook as a timely consolidation of current evidence and evolving practice. The India-focused perspective is intended to help practitioners adapt international guidance to local resources and patient populations.
Access to the book is available via the link provided by the organisers. The publication aims to be a reference for oncologists, surgeons, radiologists and allied health professionals involved in early breast cancer care, and to support consistent, evidence-based practice across the region.
For more information and to view the book, readers can visit the publisher link shared by ISMPO.
Key Takeaways:
- Springer Nature publishes a new, India-focused Early breast cancer evidence-based guide for clinicians launched at ISMPO Jaipur.
- The 14-chapter volume draws on 23 specialists and covers screening, surgery, systemic therapies, genetics, and survivorship.
- The book highlights AI in screening, tailored treatment for special populations, and practical recommendations for Indian practice.
