Intelligent Patient Guide to Breast Cancer

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Breast cancer affects millions of women and their families. With our Intelligent Patient Guide to Breast Cancer, currently in its 6th edition, you will learn everything you need to know about breast cancer and how to take an active part in your treatment, for example, what breast cancer is and how it is detected, what the risks are, what your options are if you have a diagnosis, and what to expect beyond the initial phase of treatment, including tips on living with breast cancer. Topics covered include: What is cancer? What is my risk? All about mammograms What are the different types of breast cancer? What to do if I find a lump What type of surgery is best for me? Chemotherapy and radiation Herceptin what is it and how should it be used? Benefits and side-effects of treatments Coping with cancer Reconstructive surgery and physiotherapy Living with cancer - practical tips Are my daughters at risk? Survivorship adjusting to a new normal Complementary and alternative therapy If cancer comes back - what next?

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