The Breast Cancer Book

A Trusted Guide for You and Your Loved Ones

By Kenneth D. Miller | Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

About the book

A comprehensive, down-to-earth guide for anyone diagnosed with breast cancer.

Being diagnosed with breast cancer can be scary and confusing. There are medical terms to learn, options to consider, and important decisions to make, all while trying to carry on with work, family, and life. The Breast Cancer Book can't reverse a diagnosis or make breast cancer disappear, but every page can inform and empower you or your loved ones, no matter where you are in the breast cancer experience.

Written by three trusted experts—an oncologist, a breast surgeon, and a two-time breast cancer survivor—this multidisciplinary book walks you through everything you need to know about breast cancer so that you can make the best decisions about diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. In plain, easy-to-understand language that illuminates all the facets of this disease, the authors draw on their professional experience and the most current scientific knowledge to

• describe the risk factors for breast cancer;
• explain the various tests used to detect cancer;
• clarify the full range of treatment options, from surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation to newer combination therapies;
• provide insight from experts in genetics, radiation oncology, and breast reconstruction;
• present inspirational true stories of breast cancer survivors; and
• simplify complex concepts with detailed graphics, tables, illustrations, and photographs.

A crash course on breast cancer that will help get you or anyone you love through the physical and emotional challenges of the disease, The Breast Cancer Book will also help readers communicate with their cancer team. Packed with information, this compassionate guide is the most up-to-date book available.

Editions of The Breast Cancer Book

Hardcover
ISBN 9781421441900
Paperback
ISBN 9781421441917
EBook
ISBN 9781421441924

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A comprehensive, down-to-earth guide for anyone diagnosed with breast cancer.

Being diagnosed with breast cancer can be scary and confusing. There are medical terms to learn, options to consider, and important decisions to make, all while trying to carry on with work, family, and life. The Breast Cancer Book can't reverse a diagnosis or make breast cancer disappear, but every page can inform and empower you or your loved ones, no matter where you are in the breast cancer experience.

Written by three trusted experts—an oncologist, a breast surgeon, and a two-time breast cancer survivor—this multidisciplinary book walks you through everything you need to know about breast cancer so that you can make the best decisions about diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. In plain, easy-to-understand language that illuminates all the facets of this disease, the authors draw on their professional experience and the most current scientific knowledge to

• describe the risk factors for breast cancer;
• explain the various tests used to detect cancer;
• clarify the full range of treatment options, from surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation to newer combination therapies;
• provide insight from experts in genetics, radiation oncology, and breast reconstruction;
• present inspirational true stories of breast cancer survivors; and
• simplify complex concepts with detailed graphics, tables, illustrations, and photographs.

A crash course on breast cancer that will help get you or anyone you love through the physical and emotional challenges of the disease, The Breast Cancer Book will also help readers communicate with their cancer team. Packed with information, this compassionate guide is the most up-to-date book available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Breast Cancer Book about?

A comprehensive, down-to-earth guide for anyone diagnosed with breast cancer.

Being diagnosed with breast cancer can be scary and confusing. There are medical terms to learn, options to consider, and important decisions to make, all while trying to carry on with work, family, and life. The Breast Cancer Book can't reverse a diagnosis or make breast cancer disappear, but every page can inform and empower you or your loved ones, no matter where you are in the breast cancer experience.

Written by three trusted experts—an oncologist, a breast surgeon, and a two-time breast cancer survivor—this multidisciplinary book walks you through everything you need to know about breast cancer so that you can make the best decisions about diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. In plain, easy-to-understand language that illuminates all the facets of this disease, the authors draw on their professional experience and the most current scientific knowledge to

• describe the risk factors for breast cancer;
• explain the various tests used to detect cancer;
• clarify the full range of treatment options, from surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation to newer combination therapies;
• provide insight from experts in genetics, radiation oncology, and breast reconstruction;
• present inspirational true stories of breast cancer survivors; and
• simplify complex concepts with detailed graphics, tables, illustrations, and photographs.

A crash course on breast cancer that will help get you or anyone you love through the physical and emotional challenges of the disease, The Breast Cancer Book will also help readers communicate with their cancer team. Packed with information, this compassionate guide is the most up-to-date book available.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Breast Cancer Book?

Health, Relationships and Personal development > Family and health > Coping with / advice about personal, social and health topics > Coping with / advice about illness and specific health conditions

Where can I read a sample of The Breast Cancer Book?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781421441900

Is The Breast Cancer Book part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Breast Cancer Book?

Kenneth D. Miller

Who is the Publisher of the book The Breast Cancer Book?

Johns Hopkins University Press

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Breast Cancer Book is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781421441900) and paperback(ISBN 9781421441917) and ebook(ISBN 9781421441924)

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