Breast Cancer Basics and Beyond

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From award-winning medical writer Delthia Ricks, M.S., comes a comprehensive breast cancer book for women and professionals seeking the latest information. Integrating testimony from patients and the top breast cancer specialists nationwide, Ricks explains * Diagnosis: tests and types * Surgery: lumpectomy vs. mastectomy * The latest cancer treatments and breast reconstruction * Recurrence * How to build a support team * Life after cancer and follow-up care * Reasons to hope — the future of breast cancer research and treatments in development,long-term survivors This unique guide addresses current issues, including the emerging links between breast cancer and obesity, HRT, environment and genetics, and debunks misleading myths about causes of and preventive measures against breast cancer. From diagnosis to recovery, this book provides patients with the necessary information to understand and deal with the complexities of breast cancer.