Detecting & Living with Breast Cancer For Dummies

Name: Detecting & Living with Breast Cancer For Dummies
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By Marshalee George and Kimlin Tam Ashing

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Detecting & Living with Breast Cancer For Dummies by Marshalee George and Kimlin Tam Ashing offers practical information on understanding breast cancer from diagnosis to post-treatment care. It provides insights into the detection process, treatment options, and coping strategies, empowering readers with knowledge to navigate the challenges of living with breast cancer. The book emphasizes the importance of supportive resources and maintaining a positive outlook throughout the journey.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This comprehensive guide is perfect for anyone looking to gain a better understanding of breast cancer, whether you're newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one, or want to be informed about potential cancer risks. It covers the emotional and physical aspects of living with the condition, offering practical advice on detection, treatment options, and coping strategies, making it an invaluable resource in the Health & Wellness category.

Your trusted, no-nonsense guide to detecting and managing breast cancer From the breast health experts at the American Breast Cancer Foundation comes a sensitive and authoritative guide to the most common cancer in women: breast cancer.

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Your trusted, no-nonsense guide to detecting and managing breast cancer

From the breast health experts at the American Breast Cancer Foundation comes a sensitive and authoritative guide to the most common cancer in women: breast cancer. Covering everything from prevention to dealing with a diagnosis to coping with life after cancer, it serves as a trusted resource for anyone whose life has been touched by this dreaded disease.

Advancements in breast cancer prevention, detection, and treatment are being made every day, but it can be overwhelming and confusing knowing where to turn and who to trust. Detecting & Living with Breast Cancer For Dummies distills the information into one easy-to-follow guide, giving you quick, expert advice on everything you'll face as you manage your breast health. From getting to know your treatment options to talking to loved ones about breast cancer—and everything in between—it does the legwork for you so you can take a deep breath and focus on your health.

Perform regular self-exams the right way
Cope with the many decisions that need to be made if you're diagnosed
Ask the right questions about surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and breast reconstruction
Decipher complicated pathology reports with confidence

Whether you're at risk for breast cancer or have been diagnosed and want to know your options, Detecting & Living with Breast Cancer For Dummies empowers you to take your health into your own hands.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119272243

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 October 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 499g

Pages: 384

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Dummies Education & Reference Health & Wellness Kimlin Tam Ashing Marshalee George Non-Fiction Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Marshalee George, PhD, is Faculty and Oncology Nurse Practitioner at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Division of Surgical Oncology at Johns Hopkins Breast Center.

Kimlin Tam Ashing, PhD, is Professor and Founding Director of City of Hope's Center of Community Alliance for Research and Education. Together they have over 40 years combined experience in treating breast cancer patients through diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and recurrent illness, as well as survivorship and follow-up care.