100 Questions and Answers About Breast Cancer (Class Health) - Softcover

Brown, Zora K.; Freeman, Harold P.; Platt, Elizabeth S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0763735671 ISBN 13: 9780763735678

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2005

Synopsis

Whether you're a newly diagnosed breast cancer patient, a survivor, or a friend or relative of either, this book offers help. The only text to provide the doctor and patient's view, the second of edition of this best-selling book gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about treatment options, post-treatment quality of life, sources of support, and much more. "100 Questions and Answers About Breast Cancer" is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of this frightening disease. Questions include: What causes breast cancer? How do I determine whether I'm at risk? What is the difference between local and systemic treatment? What are the options for breast reconstruction, and how do I know which one to choose? How do I get my life back to normal?

About this title

About the Author

Zora Brown is founder and chairperson of Cancer Awareness Program Services and the Breast Cancer Resource Committee in the USA, which focus on cancer prevention, awareness, and education for women. A more than 20-year survivor of breast cancer, Brown is also founder of Rise Sister Rise, a breast cancer support organization for African-American women.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0763735671
• ISBN 13: 9780763735678
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 263