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Understanding Breast Cancer
Joy Ogden
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Description for Understanding Breast Cancer
Paperback. Offers information on effective treatments for breast cancer. With insights and advice from the patients who experienced different diagnoses and levels of treatment, this book shows how an informed and proactive approach can turn a cancer patient into one of a legion of cancer survivors. Series: Understanding Illness & Health. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: VFD; VFJB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 168 x 228 x 12. Weight in Grams: 242.
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.
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.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Series
Understanding Illness & Health
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470854358
SKU
V9780470854358
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1
About Joy Ogden
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.
Reviews for Understanding Breast Cancer
"This [book] feels fresh and up to date. I would definitely recommend it." (Macmillan Cancer Support, 2008/2009) "Despite a plethora of breast cancer books, this one feels fresh and up-to-date. I would definitely recommend it." (MacMillan Cancer Care Directory, 2007/2008) "...buy this book if you are concerned...all you need to know presented clearly and without jargon..." ... Read more