Straight Talk about Breast Cancer: From Diagnosis to Recovery

Braddock, Suzanne W.; Kercher, Jane M.; Edney, John J.

ISBN 10: 1940495709 / ISBN 13: 9781940495705

Published by Addicus Books, 2014

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Synopsis:

This medical handbook serves as an accessible resource for answering the questions of women with breast cancer as well as easing the concerns of their spouses and family members. Drawing on the personal experiences of a breast-cancer survivor and the professional expertise of breast-cancer specialists, this guide outlines the various treatment options for cancer patients -- including lumpectomy and mastectomy surgeries, radiation treatment, and chemotherapy -- both in terms of how they work and the toll they take on a patient's life. Updated information and photographs on breast reconstruction are included along with a complete list of resources and an open discussion of hereditary and reoccurrence risks.

About the Authors: Suzanne W. Braddock, M.D., a breast cancer survivor, is a dermatologist in private practice in Omaha, Nebraska. After her diagnosis of breast cancer, Dr. Braddock had pressing questions about the disease, even though she was a doctor. She wanted the factsthe basic facts. After recovering from a double mastectomy and chemotherapy, Dr. Braddock pledged to write a book that covered the basics of breast cancer, its diagnosis, and treatment. Straight Talk About Breast Cancer is the result of her determination. Born and raised in New Jersey, Dr. Braddock received her medical training at the Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and at the University of Nebraska School of Medicine, Omaha. Dr. Braddock is the author of several scientific publications.

Margaret Block, M.D, F.A.C.P., is a medical oncologist with Nebraska Cancer Specialists in Omaha, Nebraska. Board-certified in both internal medicine and medical oncology, Dr. Block treats many women with breast cancer. She is a native of New York City and attended Albany Medical College in Albany, New York; she received her medical oncology training at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Block is a member of the U.S. Oncology Breast Cancer Committee. She also serves on several local breast cancer boards.

Melanie Morrissey Clark has worked as a writer and editor for more than twenty years. Ms. Clark is vice president of Clark Creative Group in Omaha. She holds a bachelor of science degree in journalism from the University of Nebraska. She lives in Omaha, Nebraska with her husband Fred Clark, and their triplets, Cooper, Sophie, and Simon.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Straight Talk about Breast Cancer: From ...
Publisher: Addicus Books
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 5th or later Edition