Navigating Breast Cancer: Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

by Shockney, Lillie D.

• ISBN13: 9780763786830
• ISBN10: 0763786837
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-03-19
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

In this newly updated and revised edition of Navigating Breast Cancer: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed, Second Edition, author Lillie Shockney empowers breast cancer patients and their families by providing authoritative, easy-to-follow information about each step of treatment, helping women to make informed decisions about their care. Armed with this invaluable book, breast cancer patients will be well prepared for each phase of therapy, and perhaps most importantly, will learn how to continue to work and live life while receiving treatment. This outstanding resource provides breast cancer patients with the essential tools they need to cope with symptoms and to navigate the maze of modern treatment options.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. v
Let's Get Started	p. 3
The Decision-Making Process	p. 5
Preconceived Ideas About Breast Cancer
Making Treatment Decisions
Features of a Breast Center	p. 11
Easy Access
Patient Empowerment
Patient (and Family) Education
Multidisciplinary Case Conferences
Special Breast Imaging Services
Clinical Trials
Full Range of Surgical Options
Medical Oncology
Radiation Oncology
Genetic Counseling
High-Risk Assessment for Breast Cancer
Pathology Services
Continuity of Care
Urgent Care Services
Continuing Education Programs and Seminars
Measuring Quality of Care
Getting Started: Time for Your Initial Consultation	p. 27
Understanding Your Biopsy Report
Understanding the Stage
Genetics
Getting Your Treatment Underway	p. 39
Communicating the News of the Diagnosis to Others	p. 41
Telling the Children
Telling Parents and Siblings
Deciding Whether and How to Tell Coworkers and Friends
Breast Cancer Surgery and Sexual Intimacy	p. 45
Thinking Through Surgical Options
Resuming Physical Intimacy After Surgery—Is Dr. Ruth Around?
Adjuvant Treatment After Surgery	p. 57
If Chemotherapy Is Part of the Game Plan
If Radiation Is Part of the Game Plan
If Hormonal Therapy Is Part of the Game Plan
In the Event the Cancer Has Spread
Changes in Daily Routines	p. 65
Planning Schedules for Children
Planning Schedules for Yourself
Finding Private Time
Targeted Therapy	p. 69
Breast Cancer as a Chronic Illness	p. 75
Metastatic Disease	p. 77
Financial Issues	p. 79
Moving Forward as a Survivor	p. 85
Living a Healthier Lifestyle Going Forward	p. 87
Nutrition
Exercise
Stress
Stay Informed
Celebrating Completion of Breast Cancer Treatment: Survivorship	p. 91
What Does the Future Hold in the Field of Breast Cancer?	p. 95
Resources of Benefit to Breast Cancer Patients and Their Families	p. 99
Commonly Asked Questions That You May Have Wondered About
Where Can You Get Help with Financial or Legal Concerns?
Index	p. 109
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