Simple Answers to Breast Cancer Questions for the Newly Diagnosed

Breast Cancer Clear & Simple, Second Edition: All Your Questions AnsweredFrom the Experts at the American Cancer SocietyEven though advancements in screening and treatment are making a difference in the fight against breast cancer, 246,660 women in the United States are expected to be diagnosed with the disease this year. For those who must face breast cancer, having a trusted, easy-to-read source for answers can be an invaluable way to feel more informed, more in control, and more prepared as they move forward with life and with treatment. The book Breast Cancer Clear & Simple, Second Edition, is designed to be just such a resource: a place to find thoughtful, straightforward answers that can make an overwhelming diagnosis easier to navigate.Written by the experts at the American Cancer Society, the book uses a question-and-answer format to help guide a patient through the breast cancer journey. It provides a thorough overview of how breast cancer is diagnosed, staged, and treated, and includes helpful tools for patients, such as a checklist of questions to ask the medical team at each important step of their care. This second edition also provides information on topics including the latest in genetic counseling, the pros and cons of lumpectomy vs. mastectomy, targeted treatment of specific types of breast cancer, and how to tackle problems with finances, work, and relationships. The book is fully illustrated, and features a glossary of medical terms as well as a res...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Breast Cancer Source Type: news