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| Author | : Trisha Greenhalgh |
| Publisher | : Random House |
| Total Pages | : 216 |
| Release | : 2018-09-20 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 147355702X |
The book you can trust to support you at every stage of your treatment - and beyond Winner of best 'Popular Medicine' book, BMA Medical Book Awards 2019 Professor Trisha Greenhalgh, an academic GP, and Dr Liz O’Riordan, a Consultant Breast Cancer Surgeon, are not only outstanding doctors, but they have also experienced breast cancer first-hand. The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer brings together all the knowledge they have gathered as patients and as doctors to give you and your family a trusted, thorough and up-to-date source of information. Designed to empower you during your breast cancer treatment, it covers: -Simple explanations of every breast cancer treatment -Coping with the emotional burden of breast cancer -Frank advice about sex and relationships -Staying healthy during and after treatment -Dealing with the fear of recurrence -Living with secondary breast cancer Packed full of all the things the authors wished they’d known when they were diagnosed, and tips on how to cope with surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and beyond, this is the only book you need to read to guide you through your breast cancer diagnosis. 'A much needed guide which is both humane and based on robust evidence.' – Macmillan Cancer Support
| Author | : Editors of Prevention |
| Publisher | : Rodale |
| Total Pages | : 387 |
| Release | : 2013-10-01 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 162336096X |
We've all heard the statistic: 1 in 8 women will get a breast cancer diagnosis at some point in her lifetime. But there's another just-as-relevant number that isn't as widely broadcast: 76 percent of those women will be alive 10 years later. This guide from America's most trusted health magazine helps women navigate treatment, medical costs, and lifestyle changes and emerge with their physical and mental health intact. Organized to take readers from diagnosis to survival and all the steps in between, Prevention The Ultimate Guide to Breast Cancer offers relevant information in technical yet accessible language, including: Supplements and recipes that stimulate appetite, ease treatment side effects, promote recovery, and help prevent a recurrence Complementary and alternative treatments and medicine that can be beneficial Real-life advice from women with breast cancer on issues such as processing the emotions that accompany a diagnosis and what to expect as a cancer survivor This guide will help any woman who has been diagnosed feel organized, informed, hopeful, reassured, and focused on becoming well, increasing her chances of landing in that healthy 76 percent.
| Author | : Kenneth D. Miller |
| Publisher | : JHU Press |
| Total Pages | : 457 |
| Release | : 2021-09-28 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 142144190X |
"Providing comprehensive, current, and reliable information on breast cancer, this book, written by an experienced oncologist, a surgeon, and a breast cancer survivor, informs and inspires readers, wherever they are in the breast cancer experience. Patient stories, essays from medical specialists, and illustrations add clarity and insight"--
| Author | : Sat Dharam Kaur |
| Publisher | : Robert Rose |
| Total Pages | : 388 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : |
Despite the risk of developing breast cancer, many women still have a limited knowledge of its causes and prevention. The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Breast Cancer uses the most recent research studies and clinical evidence to explain the causes of breast cancer and techniques for its prevention. Some of the topics covered are: Comprehensive explanations for the causes of breast cancer -- hereditary, hormonal, environmental Identifiable environmental risks Self help detoxification programs, diet plans and herbal recommendations Natural medicine strategies which complement conventional medical treatments and promote recovery Psychological support Protective factors are highlighted and valuable exercises and worksheets for breast care are included, such as The Breast Health Balance Sheet, an extensive questionnaire that helps to determine risk factors. Written in an empathetic and accessible style, The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Breast Cancer is an excellent resource for women seeking breast cancer information.
| Author | : Yashar Hirshaut |
| Publisher | : Bantam |
| Total Pages | : 434 |
| Release | : 2008-09-30 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 0553385917 |
Written by two renowned authorities who specialize in the treatment of breast cancer, a surgeon and an oncologist, this lucid step-by-step guide has established itself as the indispensable book women need to make informed decisions about the care that is right for them. Breast cancer will strike one out of every eight women in the United States. Because there have been many important changes in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in the last few years, this fully revised Third Edition contains information on the latest developments in the field, including: • new diagnostic procedures • changes in the treatment of in situ cancer • improved surgical techniques • gene testing • sequencing radiation and chemotherapy • HER-2Neu (Herceptin) • tamoxifen for prevention • bone marrow and stem cell transplants • and more
| Author | : Edward Bauman |
| Publisher | : New Harbinger Publications |
| Total Pages | : 301 |
| Release | : 2012-03-01 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 1608827186 |
If you’re a breast cancer survivor, chances are you have renewed your commitment to maintaining your good health and taking care of your body. As one of the best preventative measures known to doctors and nutritionists today, a robust, cancer-fighting diet is vital to your personal plan for breast cancer prevention. The Whole-Food Guide for Breast Cancer Survivors is an essential guide for every woman seeking to understand the effect of nutritional deficiencies and environmental factors on her overall health and wellness. Based on Edward Bauman’s groundbreaking Eating for Health model, this highly comprehensive, practical approach can help you reduce the chance of breast cancer recurrence; rebuild your immune system; and enjoy a stronger, healthier body. Reduce the chance of breast cancer recurrence by: •Incorporating cancer-fighting foods into your diet •Indulging in safe, nontoxic cosmetics and body care products •Understanding the role of essential nutrients in maintaining your health •Managing your weight and balancing your blood sugar •Nourishing your immune, detoxification, and digestive systems
| Author | : Gianni Bonadonna |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 426 |
| Release | : 2006-01-17 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1841844187 |
With the current advances in chemotherapy and hormonal drugs for breast cancer, as well as in surgical techniques and procedures, a revised edition of this popular textbook has become increasingly necessary. Completely overhauling the existing material, the editors of this important work have provided a full update of the area, focusing in particular upon the topics where there has been most progress and controversy.
| Author | : Todd Outcalt |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Breast |
| ISBN | : 9781935628323 |
Provides information on the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer for the husbands and partners of women patients, and offers them advice on caring for and supporting their wives and on dealing with their own reactions.
| Author | : Hester Hill Schnipper, LICSW |
| Publisher | : Bantam |
| Total Pages | : 322 |
| Release | : 2008-11-26 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 0307481204 |
As women quickly discover, their life when treatment ends is very different from what it was before their diagnosis. Often exhausted, anxious, and emotionally volatile, they are beset by physical discomforts, fearful of intimacy, afraid for their children, worried about recurrence. Anticipating a return to “normalcy,” they discover that the old version of normal no longer applies. There could be no more knowledgeable guide for women embarking on this complicated journey than Hester Hill Schnipper, who is herself both an experienced oncology social worker and a breast cancer survivor. This comprehensive handbook provides jargon-free information on the wide range of practical issues women face as they navigate the journey back to health, including: •Managing physical problems such as fatigue, hot flashes, and aches and pains •Handling relationships: your children, your partner, your parents, your friends. •How to regain emotional and sexual intimacy •Coping with financial and workplace issues •Genetic testing: why, whether, when •How to move beyond the fear of recurrence •And much more This indispensable book will help you rediscover your capacity for joy as you move forward into the future—as a survivor.
| Author | : Merle A. Keitel |
| Publisher | : SAGE Publications |
| Total Pages | : 193 |
| Release | : 2000-07-18 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1452221111 |
This comprehensive guide for mental health practitioners and medical professionals addresses the delicate issues surrounding breast cancer and the processes involved in emotional coping and healing. Unlike other works, this volume takes a practice-oriented approach, offering readers a review of the medical, psychological and social aspects of breast cancer. Using case studies that depict women from diverse backgrounds, this text focuses on current research, interventions, psychological assessment, and addresses the concerns of women. Students and practitioners alike will appreciate this engagingly written and informative book.
