Screen LibraryDetecting & living with breast cancer for dummies /
A sensitive and authoritative guide to the most common cancer in women: breast cancer. Covering everything from prevention to dealing with a diagnosis to coping with life after cancer, it serves as a trusted resource for anyone whose life has been touched by this dreaded disease. Advancements in bre...
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John Wiley & Sons,
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| Publisher Address: | Hoboken, NJ : |
| Publication Dates: | [2017] |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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For dummies
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A sensitive and authoritative guide to the most common cancer in women: breast cancer. Covering everything from prevention to dealing with a diagnosis to coping with life after cancer, it serves as a trusted resource for anyone whose life has been touched by this dreaded disease. Advancements in breast cancer prevention, detection, and treatment are being made every day, but it can be overwhelming and confusing knowing where to turn and who to trust. Detecting & Living with Breast Cancer For Dummies distills the information into one easy-to-follow guide, giving you quick, expert advice on ev |
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"Learning made easy"--Cover. Includes index. |
| Carrier Form: | xvii, 354 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
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9781119272243 1119272246 |
| Index Number: | RC280 |
| CLC: | R737.9 |
| Call Number: | R737.9/G348 |
| Contents: | Knowing about breast cancer. Breast cancer 101 ; Risk factors for breast cancer ; Indicators of breast cancer -- Diagnosing breast cancer. Physical awareness and detecting breast cancer ; Understanding breast biopsies ; Stages of breast cancer -- Treating breast cancer. Looking at treatment options ; Breast surgery ; Radiation therapy ; Chemotherapy ; Endocrine, biological, and cutting-edge therapies ; Breast reconstruction ; Treating advanced breast cancer -- Dealing with breast cancer and everyday life. Psychosocial concerns and breast cancer diagnosis ; Managing stress ; Coping with chang |