Be a survivor
Subtitle: your guide to breast cancer treatment
By: Vladimir Lange, M.D.
Edition: Sixth edition, fully revised.
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 179
ISBN-13: 9780981948980
Subjects: Breast; Cancer; Treatment
Description: This much-needed breast cancer resource is developed in consultation with a large national team of experts. As with all of the Be a Survivor resources this book features candid testimonials by survivors. It is straightforward, easy-to-understand and contains objective and up-to-date information. The beautiful color photos and graphics enhance the learning process. Most importantly the book leaves the reader with a message of hope. The book addresses each step in the diagnosis, staging, treatment and recovery process and includes a chapter on end-of-life issues, and a section specifically for the patient's partner or caregiver. --Amazon.com.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 152-155), filmography (pages 156-157), and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction to the fifth edition; title: Facing breast cancer; title: Breast cancer basics; title: Diagnosis and staging; title: Surgery; title: Reconstruction; title: Radiation therapy; title: Chemotherapy; title: Hormone therapy; title: Targeted therapy; title: Complementary and alternative therapies; title: DCIS; title: Clinical trials; title: Life after cancer; title: A guide for your partner; title: Advanced breast cancer.