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Understanding breast cancer

Author: Joy Ogden
Publisher: Hoboken, NJ : J. Wiley, ©2004.
Edition/Format:   Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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"Not only are people fearful of their future, they are also faced with difficult choices about treatment and worries about its impact on themselves, their family and friends." "Understanding Breast Cancer includes essential information and practical advice on coping with every aspect of breast cancer, including: The treatment options available. Coming to terms with the psychological impact. Breast reconstruction and  Read more...
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Genre/Form: Popular works
Material Type: Internet resource
Document Type: Book, Internet Resource
All Authors / Contributors: Joy Ogden
ISBN: 0470854359 9780470854358
OCLC Number: 53953490
Description: ix, 148 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Contents: What is cancer? --
Who gets it? What are the risk factors? --
Symptoms and diagnosis --
Psychological impact --
coming to terms with breast cancer --
The role of family, friends and health professionals --
What are the treatment options? --
Surgery --
Breast reconstruction or prosthesis? --
Radiotherapy --
Chemotherapy --
Hormonal therapies and immunotherapy --
Breast cancer, pregnancy and fertility --
How does it feel to live with breast cancer? --
Complementary therapies, holistic practice and diet --
Frequently asked questions.
Responsibility: Joy Ogden.
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"Not only are people fearful of their future, they are also faced with difficult choices about treatment and worries about its impact on themselves, their family and friends." "Understanding Breast Cancer includes essential information and practical advice on coping with every aspect of breast cancer, including: The treatment options available. Coming to terms with the psychological impact. Breast reconstruction and prostheses. Complementary therapies and diet. Breast cancer, pregnancy and fertility. Book jacket."--BOOK JACKET.

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