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Author Grobstein, Ruth H

Title The breast cancer book : what you need to know to make informed decisions / Ruth H. Grobstein
Published New Haven : Yale University Press, ©2005

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Description 1 online resource (xx, 188 pages) : illustrations
Series Yale University Press Health and Wellness Ser
Yale University Press Health and Wellness Ser
Contents ""Contents""; ""Foreword by Margaret Foti""; ""Preface""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""Chapter 1 Facts You Should Know and Questions You Might Ask""; ""Chapter 2 Detection: Mammograms and Breast Exams""; ""Chapter 3 The Path to Your Diagnosis: Breast Biopsies""; ""Chapter 4 The Pathologist�s Report""; ""Chapter 5 Your Treatment Team and Second Opinions""; ""Chapter 6 Surgery and Staging of Your Breast Cancer""; ""Chapter 7 Radiation Therapy""; ""Chapter 8 Systemic Therapy""; ""Chapter 9 More Facts You Should Know""; ""Chapter 10 Transition Time""; ""List of Resources""; ""Index""
Summary Annotation A diagnosis of breast cancer is among the most frightening moments in a person's life-so frightening that even to formulate questions for the doctor may seem impossible. This helpful book is written as a guide for women and men facing breast cancer and for their caring families and friends. It is also written for women who have not been diagnosed with breast cancer but are concerned that they may be. Drawing on her many years of experience with breast cancer patients, Dr. Ruth H. Grobstein provides exactly the information they want and need in order to make the best health decisions. Her jargon-free book deals with general issues of interest to all women-mammography, hormone replacement therapy, risk factors for breast cancer, and more-as well as the numerous issues that patients diagnosed with breast cancer confront. Her book will be an indispensable companion, providing reliable information for patients on the journey through a sometimes confusing and impersonal medical system
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-181) and index
Notes English
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Subject Breast -- Cancer -- Popular works
Breast Neoplasms
MEDICAL -- Oncology.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Cancer.
MEDICAL -- General.
Breast -- Cancer
Genre/Form Popular works
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780300130799
0300130791
1281730912
9781281730916
9786611730918
6611730915