The breast cancer survival manual
Contributors: Link, J., M.D.
Edition: 3rd
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Published: 2003
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 222
Subjects: Breast-Cancer-Popular Works; Breast neoplasms - popular works
Description: The book is written by a breast cancer specialist. It covers the following issues: obtaining a second opinion, interpreting pathology reports, mastectomy vs. breast conservation vs. radiation, Tamoxifen, Herceptin and other chemotherapy choices, risk factors, side effects, diet & medication for the treatment period, alternative treatment, mind-body connection, clinical trials and Her-2 oncogene testing.
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