Synopses & Reviews
Written by two renowned authorities who specialize in the treatment of breast cancer, a surgeon and an oncologist, this lucid step-by-step guide has established itself as the indispensable book women need to make informed decisions about the care that is right for them.
Breast cancer will strike one out of every eight women in the United States. Because there have been many important changes in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in the last few years, this fully revised Third Edition contains information on the latest developments in the field, including:
- new diagnostic procedures
- changes in the treatment of in situ cancer
- improved surgical techniques
- gene testing
- sequencing radiation and chemotherapy
- HER-2/Neu (Herceptin)
- tamoxifen for prevention
- bone marrow and stem cell transplants
- and more
Synopsis
Written by two renowned authorities, this third edition of a notably accessible book includes new developments in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer. Throughout, the facts are complemented by the personal stories of survivors, demonstrating that when breast cancer strikes, women need support and information.
Synopsis
This lucid step-by-step guide has established itself as the indispensable book women need to make informed decisions about the care that is right for them.
Breast cancer will strike one out of every eight women in the United States. From the moment the disease is suspected, women are called upon to make numerous choices under intense stress, and none of them should go it alone. The completely revised fourth edition of this invaluable handbook, long praised for helping women manage every stage of treatment and recovery, includes the many modifications and advances in the rapidly changing field of breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.