Joy Ogden

Understanding Breast Cancer (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Two decades ago, a diagnosis of breast cancer meant only one thing: mastectomy. A revolution in treatment has given those now afflicted a choice of treatment options far beyond this draconian cure-all. Written by a noted health journalist and former patient, Understanding Breast Cancer offers reliable, up-to-date information on today's most effective treatments. With insights and advice from breast cancer patients who experienced different diagnoses and levels of treatment, Joy Ogden candidly shows how an informed and proactive approach can turn a cancer patient into one of a legion of cancer survivors.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Juni 2004
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780470855966
• Artikelnr.: 38188036

Autorenporträt

Joy Ogden is a health journalist who use her own encounter with breast cancer to answer the questions of others in a similar situation. She talks to many such women, and men, about their experiences of diagnosis and treatment, and includes their stories here.

Inhaltsangabe

About the author vii
Acknowledgements ix
1 Introduction 1
2 What is breast cancer? 3
3 Who gets it? What are the risk factors? 9
4 Symptoms and diagnosis 19
5 Psychological impact - coming to terms with breast cancer 29
6 The role of family, friends and health professionals 41
7 What are the treatment options? 49
8 Surgery 59
9 Breast reconstruction or prosthesis? 71
10 Radiotherapy 77
11 Chemotherapy 85
12 Hormonal therapies and immunotherapy 97
13 Breast cancer, pregnancy and fertility 103
14 How does it feel to live with breast cancer? 109
15 Complementary therapies, holistic practice and diet 115
16 Frequently asked questions 125
Glossary 129
Useful addresses and contacts 133
References 139
Index 141