Breast Cancer: Real Questions, Real Answers - Softcover

Chan, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 156924314X ISBN 13: 9781569243145

Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books, 2006

Synopsis

Breast Cancer: Real Questions, Real Answers is an outgrowth of Dr. David Chan's more than 20 years in private oncology practice. Inspired by his patients,who courageously face their illness but often feel fearful, confused about their options, and full of questions,Dr. Chan's book is uniquely structured as a Question and Answer between patient and doctor. It provides readers with an easily navigated, completely current resource for all of their queries. Poised to become the new must-read for breast cancer patients, this book offers easily digestible information by reviewing and exploring the causes of breast cancer, outlining the core basics of breast cancer therapy, explaining how breast cancer survival is influenced by lifestyle, and much more. Dr. Chan's surefooted, compassionate tone offers reassurance throughout, as do the stories of his many patients, which give readers a firsthand glimpse at what they may face down the road, all from a survivor's point of view. Complete with a glossary of important terms and an appendix of useful resources, Breast Cancer: Real Questions, Real Answers is a must for every breast cancer patient seeking information that will guide her through her struggle toward a triumphant recovery.

About this title

Book Description

A comprehensive, completely up-to date guide to understanding breast cancer-its diagnoses, treatments, and therapies-in an accessible and easily navigable Q&ampA format, by one of the nation's leading specialists, for the million plus women worldwide who are diagnosed with this terrifying illness each year

Synopsis

This book features structured as a Q&A between doctor and patient offering easily digested information. "Breast Cancer: Real Questions, Real Answers" is an outgrowth of Dr. David Chan's more than 20 years in private oncology practice. Inspired by his patients - who courageously face their illness, but who often feel fearful, confused about their options, and full of questions - Dr. Chan's book is uniquely structured as a Q&A between patient and doctor. It provides readers with an easily navigated, completely current resource for all of their queries, as if Dr. Chan were sitting beside them, and holding their hand. Poised to become the new must-read for breast cancer patients, it offers easily digestible information by reviewing and exploring the causes of breast cancer, outlining the core basics of breast cancer therapy, explaining how breast cancer survival is influenced by lifestyle, and much more.

Edition details

• Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 156924314X
• ISBN 13: 9781569243145
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 290