Synopses & Reviews
This serves as an accessible and practical guide for answering the questions of women with breast cancer as well as a resource for easing the concerns of the spouse and family members of breast cancer patients. Drawing on the personal experiences of a breast cancer survivor and the professional expertise of medical professionals, this guide details the various treatment options for cancer patients, including lumpectomy and mastectomy surgeries, radiation treatment, and chemotherapy. Updated information and photographs on breast reconstruction, a complete list of resources, and an open discussion of hereditary and reoccurrence risks are included.
About the Author
Suzanne W. Braddock, MD Kercher, MD, is a general and oncological surgeon. She lives in Denver, Colorado.
John J. Edney, MD, is a plastic surgeon specializing in postmastectomy breast reconstruction and cosmetic surgery. He lives in Omaha, Nebraska.
Melanie Morrissey Clark is the editor-in-chief of
Today’s Omaha Woman and the coauthor of
The Fertility Handbook. She lives in Omaha, Nebraska.