The goal of the Pocket Guide to Breast Cancer is to provide a convenient and concise reference to aid clinical nurses who handle the care and management of patients with breast cancer. The chapters in the Pocket Guide to Breast Cancer are intended to enhance and update the companion book. The chapters are organized in outline form. Statistics, research findings, issues, and questions to consider are listed in bullets underneath headings. Tables and figures are also provided throughout the text to illustrate points and aid the clinician.
References are predominantly from the last five years and are mainly evidence-based literature.
Appendix B is extremely useful as it not only includes relevant websites but, also, is annotated and gives addresses, email, fax and phone contact information of related organizations. The 16-page index is thorough and comprehensive. It is a small spiral-bound book and could be used daily by clinicians, but its contents and format would also be very helpful for consumers of health information who are trying to understand the many facets of breast cancer. It is very helpful by itself or as a companion to Contemporary Issues in Breast Cancer. Inc. All rights reserved.