Straight Talk About Breast Cancer: From Diagnosis to Recovery

by Suzanne W. Braddock, Jane M. Kercher, John J. Edney

This medical handbook serves as an accessible resource for answering the questions of women with breast cancer as well as easing the concerns of their spouses and family members. Drawing on the personal experiences of a breast-cancer survivor and the professional expertise of breast-cancer specialists, this guide outlines the various treatment options for cancer patients—including lumpectomy and mastectomy surgeries, radiation treatment, and chemotherapy—both in terms of how they work and the toll they take on a patient’s life. Photographs on breast reconstruction are included as is a complete list of resources and an open discussion of hereditary and reoccurrence risks. The latest information on diagnostics and treatment is provided, making this an essential resource for those affected by breast cancer.

170 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1994

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was helpful, but I'd learned a lot already just by Googling and reading .org sites.

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A brief explanation of all the steps leading up to a diagnosis of breast cancer and the varied treatments leading to recovery. My brain was in a fog and I missed some information given to me at the hospital...this book filled in some of the holes for me.