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9780805064001

The Breast Cancer Survival Manual A Step-by-Step Guide for the Woman with Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer

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  • ISBN13:

    9780805064001

  • ISBN10:

    0805064001

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2000-04-15
  • Publisher: Holt Paperbacks
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Summary

The updated edition of an essential resource needed by the 250,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer each year includes the most current advice on new chemotherapy options, Her-2 oncogene testing, and the role of preventative drugs. 28 line drawings.

Author Biography

John Link, M.D., is a practicing internist and oncologist, founder of the multidisciplinary Memorial Breast Center in Long Beach, California, and director of the Pacific Coast Breast Center in Torrence, California. He lives in southern California.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments xi
Introduction: About This Manual 3(8)
Second Opinions
11(7)
Local Control: Surgery and Radiation
18(21)
Systemic Control
39(16)
The Pathology Report
55(6)
Types of Breast Cancer
61(8)
Ductal Cancer in Situ (DCIS)
69(7)
Picking Your Team
76(4)
Radiation
80(6)
Chemotherapy
86(20)
Management of Side Effects: Quality-of-Life Issues
106(10)
Tamoxifen
116(5)
Clinical Research Trials
121(4)
Diet, Exercise, Herbs, and Vitamins
125(23)
The Mind and Body Connection
148(5)
Genetic Risk
153(9)
Fear of Recurrence
162(4)
Hormone Replacement after Breast Cancer
166(6)
How to Work the Medical System
172(4)
Logs and Calendars
176(7)
Conclusion: More about This Manual 183(2)
Resources 185(6)
Glossary 191(8)
Index 199

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