Intelligent Patient Guide to Breast Cancer

Ivo Olivotto MD; Karen Gelmon MD; David McCready MD; Urve Kuusk MD

ISBN 10: 0981159931 / ISBN 13: 9780981159935

Published by Intelligent Patient Guide Ltd., 2017

Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0981159931I2N00

Synopsis:

Breast cancer affects millions of women and their families. With our Intelligent Patient Guide to Breast Cancer, currently in its 6th edition, you will learn everything you need to know about breast cancer and how to take an active part in your treatment, for example, what breast cancer is and how it is detected, what the risks are, what your options are if you have a diagnosis, and what to expect beyond the initial phase of treatment, including tips on living with breast cancer. Topics covered include: What is cancer? What is my risk? All about mammograms What are the different types of breast cancer? What to do if I find a lump What type of surgery is best for me? Chemotherapy and radiation Herceptin what is it and how should it be used? Benefits and side-effects of treatments Coping with cancer Reconstructive surgery and physiotherapy Living with cancer - practical tips Are my daughters at risk? Survivorship adjusting to a new normal Complementary and alternative therapy If cancer comes back - what next?

Bibliographic Details

Title: Intelligent Patient Guide to Breast Cancer
Publisher: Intelligent Patient Guide Ltd.
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Unknown
Illustrator: Jane Rowlands
Condition: As New
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket