Joy Ogden,
J Ogden
John Wiley & Sons
e druk, 2004
9780470854358
Understanding Breast Cancer
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Paperback, 160 blz.
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Engels
John Wiley & Sons |
2004
ISBN13: 9780470854358
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Onderdeel van serie
Understanding Illness & Health
Verwachte levertijd ongeveer 16 werkdagen
Samenvatting
Two decades ago, a diagnosis of breast cancer meant only one thing: mastectomy. A revolution in treatment has given those now afflicted a choice of treatment options far beyond this draconian cure–all. Written by a noted health journalist and former patient, Understanding Breast Cancer offers reliable, up–to–date information on today′s most effective treatments. With insights and advice from breast cancer patients who experienced different diagnoses and levels of treatment, Joy Ogden candidly shows how an informed and proactive approach can turn a cancer patient into one of a legion of cancer survivors.
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Inhoudsopgave
<p>About the author vii</p>
<p>Acknowledgements ix</p>
<p>1 Introduction 1</p>
<p>2 What is breast cancer? 3</p>
<p>3 Who gets it? What are the risk factors? 9</p>
<p>4 Symptoms and diagnosis 19</p>
<p>5 Psychological impact coming to terms with breast cancer 29</p>
<p>6 The role of family, friends and health professionals 41</p>
<p>7 What are the treatment options? 49</p>
<p>8 Surgery 59</p>
<p>9 Breast reconstruction or prosthesis? 71</p>
<p>10 Radiotherapy 77</p>
<p>11 Chemotherapy 85</p>
<p>12 Hormonal therapies and immunotherapy 97</p>
<p>13 Breast cancer, pregnancy and fertility 103</p>
<p>14 How does it feel to live with breast cancer? 109</p>
<p>15 Complementary therapies, holistic practice and diet 115</p>
<p>16 Frequently asked questions 125</p>
<p>Glossary 129</p>
<p>Useful addresses and contacts 133</p>
<p>References 139</p>
<p>Index 141</p>
<p>Acknowledgements ix</p>
<p>1 Introduction 1</p>
<p>2 What is breast cancer? 3</p>
<p>3 Who gets it? What are the risk factors? 9</p>
<p>4 Symptoms and diagnosis 19</p>
<p>5 Psychological impact coming to terms with breast cancer 29</p>
<p>6 The role of family, friends and health professionals 41</p>
<p>7 What are the treatment options? 49</p>
<p>8 Surgery 59</p>
<p>9 Breast reconstruction or prosthesis? 71</p>
<p>10 Radiotherapy 77</p>
<p>11 Chemotherapy 85</p>
<p>12 Hormonal therapies and immunotherapy 97</p>
<p>13 Breast cancer, pregnancy and fertility 103</p>
<p>14 How does it feel to live with breast cancer? 109</p>
<p>15 Complementary therapies, holistic practice and diet 115</p>
<p>16 Frequently asked questions 125</p>
<p>Glossary 129</p>
<p>Useful addresses and contacts 133</p>
<p>References 139</p>
<p>Index 141</p>