The Breast Cancer Survival Manual: A Step-By-Step Guide for the Woman with Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer
Language: English
Published by Owl Books (NY), 2003
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- Title
- The Breast Cancer Survival Manual: A Step-By-Step Guide for the Woman with Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer
- Author
- Link, John, M.D., and Forsthoff, Cynthia, and Waisman, James, MD
- Publisher
- Owl Books (NY)
- Publication year
- 2003
- Condition
- New. No dust jacket as issued.
- Binding
- Trade paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0805070591
- ISBN 13
- 9780805070590
- Edition
- 3rd Revised and Updated ed.
With more than 50,000 copies sold, this completely updated edition is one of the most essential and bestselling books on the subject
The Breast Cancer Survival Manual , third edition, is newly revised to contain all of the latest findings that women diagnosed with breast cancer need to participate in developing the most effective treatment plan. This new edition includes the most current advice on
- tamoxifen, herceptin, and other chemotherapy options
- the growing importance of Her-2 oncogene testing
- clinical research trials under way that could broaden treatment options
- the role of preventative drugs and prophylactics for those with genetic high risk for breast cancer
- Sentinal Lymph Node sampling, a new method of local cancer control
Updated information on the nature and biology of breast cancer, choosing a treatment team, managing side effects, and optimizing medication are also included. The Breast Cancer Survival Manual continues to be a must-have for any woman seeking honest, accurate, and easily understandable information about managing breast cancer today.
The Breast Cancer Survival Manual , third edition, is newly revised to contain all of the latest findings that women diagnosed with breast cancer need to participate in developing the most effective treatment plan. This new edition includes the most current advice on
- tamoxifen, herceptin, and other chemotherapy options
- the growing importance of Her-2 oncogene testing
- clinical research trials under way that could broaden treatment options
- the role of preventative drugs and prophylactics for those with genetic high risk for breast cancer
- Sentinal Lymph Node sampling, a new method of local cancer control
Updated information on the nature and biology of breast cancer, choosing a treatment team, managing side effects, and optimizing medication are also included. The Breast Cancer Survival Manual continues to be a must-have for any woman seeking honest, accurate, and easily understandable information about managing breast cancer today.
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About the Author
John Link, M.D., a renowned oncologist, is the director of Memorial Care Breast Center in Long Beach, California. He lives in southern California. Cynthia Forsthoff, M.D., is the principal investigator for the Breast Cancer International Research Group and the START breast cancer prevention trial. James Waisman, M.D., has served as vice president of the medical staff at USC/Norris Cancer Center and co-director of the Lynne Cohen Preventive Care Clinic.
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