Breast Cancer Clear & Simple, Second edition: All Your Questions Answered (Clear & Simple: All Your Questions Answered series) - Softcover

American Cancer Society

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1604432365 ISBN 13: 9781604432367

Publisher: American Cancer Society, 2016

Synopsis

Winner: 2016 Best Book Awards, Health: Women's Health and Health: Cancer, 2017 IPPY Gold Medal, Health/Medicine/Nutrition, 2017 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award, Silver Medal, Health and Fitness, 2017 International Book Awards, Health: Cancer and Health: Women's Health Nominee: Excel Award Finalist, Books  ——— A breast cancer resource for the newly diagnosed from the experts at the American Cancer Society With an easy-to-understand, question-and-answer format, this book guides patients through the important decisions they’ll need to make, from diagnosis through treatment. It helps women with breast cancer and their caregivers know what to expect, what to do, and how to get through what can be an overwhelming, life-changing experience. This new edition includes tips for choosing the right doctor, understanding treatment choices, dealing with the effects of treatment, seeking support groups, and much more. A list of specific resources for patients, as well as a glossary of terms related to breast cancer, is also included.

About this title

About the Author:

The American Cancer Society is a grassroots organization committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, rehabilitation, and advocacy. Its goals emphasize prevention, early detection, and screening; comprehensive treatment information; answers to questions about insurance, money, and planning for the future; and strategies for coping with the physical symptoms and emotional effects of cancer. The organization is based in Atlanta.

Review:

"An absolutely essential read for anyone with a diagnosis of breast cancer, Breast Cancer Clear & Simple is an invaluable and critically important addition to community and academic library Health/Medicine collections." —Midwest Book Review

About this edition

• Publisher: American Cancer Society
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1604432365
• ISBN 13: 9781604432367
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 208