| Description |
1 online resource (xx, 188 pages) : illustrations. |
| Series |
Yale University Press Health and Wellness Ser. |
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Yale University Press Health and Wellness Ser.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-181) and index. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| 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. |
| 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"" |
| Subject |
Breast -- Cancer -- Popular works.
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Breast Neoplasms.
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Breast -- Cancer.
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MEDICAL -- Oncology.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Cancer.
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MEDICAL -- General.
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Breast -- Cancer.
(OCoLC)fst00838260
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| Genre/Form |
Popular Works.
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Electronic books.
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Popular works. (OCoLC)fst01423846
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Grobstein, Ruth H. Breast cancer book. New Haven : Yale University Press, ©2005 0300104138 9780300104134 (DLC) 2004059861 (OCoLC)56617106 |
| ISBN |
9780300130799 (electronic bk.) |
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0300130791 (electronic bk.) |
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