Breast Cancer Treatment Handbook: Understanding the Disease, Treatments, Emotions and Recovery from Breast Cancer

Kneece, J

Class Specifications
Discipline:	Gynecology
Subject Definition:	Breast Neoplasms; Breast Neoplasms-Psychology
NLM Class:	WP 870
LC Class:	RC280
Abstract:	Voices of Experience: Four breast cancer survivors from different backgrounds share their voice of experience throughout the book offering insight and encouragement to the newly diagnosed patient.No Treatment Recommendations Are Given: Information is provided along with lists of questions to ask healthcare providers. Self-Care Tips: Allows patients to maximize their quality of life. Full-Color Graphic Illustrations: Detailed illustrations make difficult topics easy to understand. Tear-Out Worksheets: 18 pages provide personal treatment and recovery planning. Full Breast Cancer Glossary: Explains hard-to-understand medical terms in patient language. Breast Cancer Drug List: Helps the patient understand and prepare for potential side effects. Diagnostic Tests: Explains testing procedures and teaches patients how to prepare for each test. Covers Patient's Highly Requested Topics: Sexuality, Fertility, Single Woman, Emotional Struggles, Recovery Tips, Diet, Exercise, Surgical Arm Exercises, Self-Care, Monitoring for Recurrence and Survivorship Tips.

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