Synopsis
All you need to know to "take control" after a diagnosis of DCIS of the Breast. Using the familiar image of a garden and a personal, plain English style, renowned breast cancer specialist Professor John Boyages, MD, PhD, walks you slowly through the stress and confusion of diagnosis, treatment and life after DCIS of the breast. In this book John Boyages provides you with all the information you or your family and friends need to take control, maximise your survival, and find your path to recovery. Learn how to: Find the right treatment team for you and avoid under- and over-treatment; Identify the key questions to ask your treatment team; Identify the treatment choices for your breast and armpit; Cope with menopause, sexuality, and fertility after treatment; Take control if cancer returns. The book divided into three coloured parts detailing the 20 points before, during and after treatment when you need to take control and make important decisions.
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About the Author
Professor John Boyages, MD, PhD is Professor of Breast Oncology and Director of the Macquarie University Cancer Institute. He is a busy clinician and a radiation oncologist with over 30 years experience in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer and DCIS. Following his studies at the University of Sydney and Harvard Medical School, John published over 135 clinical research articles and treated thousands of breast cancer survivors. He writes and lectures about DCIS to lay and professional audiences.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This is the second book by Professor John Boyages for patients who have been diagnosed with cancer. The first book was designed for breast cancer patients and this second project for patients with DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) of the breast. The book is written in an approachable style, with lots of photographs and patient stories which serves both to illustrate medical points and break up the text, making it more readable.The book is divided into three parts and has 20 control points where patients are guided through the process of making very important decisions regarding their diagnosis and treatment. John uses many botanical references and metaphors to explain difficult concepts and present information in a less threatening way. This is the second book by Professor John Boyages for patients who have been diagnosed with cancer. The first book was designed for breast cancer patients and this second project for patients with DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) of the breast. The book is written in an approachable style, with lots of photographs and patient stories which . Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780980631142
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This is the second book by Professor John Boyages for patients who have been diagnosed with cancer. The first book was designed for breast cancer patients and this second project for patients with DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) of the breast. The book is written in an approachable style, with lots of photographs and patient stories which serves both to illustrate medical points and break up the text, making it more readable.The book is divided into three parts and has 20 control points where patients are guided through the process of making very important decisions regarding their diagnosis and treatment. John uses many botanical references and metaphors to explain difficult concepts and present information in a less threatening way. This is the second book by Professor John Boyages for patients who have been diagnosed with cancer. The first book was designed for breast cancer patients and this second project for patients with DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) of the breast. The book is written in an approachable style, with lots of photographs and patient stories which . Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780980631142