Breast Cancer for Dummies (For Dummies Series) - Softcover

Elk, Ronit; Morrow, Monica

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764524828 ISBN 13: 9780764524820

Verlag: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S., 2003

Inhaltsangabe

An easy-to-follow, comprehensive introduction to this vitally important women's health issue discusses diagnosis, self-exams, treatment options, and recovery. Original.

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Ronit Elk, PhD, has enhanced funding for research on ways of preventing cancer and improving the quality of life for cancer survivors.

Monica Morrow, MD, is a renowned surgical oncologist and Director of the Lynn Sage Breast Program.

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"This book is readable and provides solid information."
?Jerome W. Yates, MD, National Vice President, Research, American Cancer Society

Covers biopsies, self-exams, and mammograms

Includes inspiring stories from breast cancer survivors

Looking for the straight facts on breast cancer? This easy-to-use guide takes you from diagnosis to prognosis to treatment and recovery. It explains how to reduce your risk and what to expect from chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and surgery. And it also shows how family and friends can help you cope and where you can find other sources of support.

Praise for Breast Cancer For Dummies

"This book contains important information and is presented with both wit and wisdom. A must for women with breast cancer!"
? Patricia Ganz, MD

"This book provides comprehensive coverage that is neither intimidating nor overly simplified."
? Jane Perlmutter, PhD

"Your project is more worthwhile than you know."
? Joanne Strong, breast cancer patient

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2003
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0764524828
• ISBN 13: 9780764524820
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 360
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: WROX; https://www.wiley.com/en-us; ; 111 River Street; Hoboken; NJ; 7030; USA
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