The Breast Cancer Book

<p><em>Written by three trusted experts-an oncologist a breast surgeon and a two-time breast cancer</em></p><p><em>survivor-this multidisciplinary book walks you through everything you need to know about</em></p><p><em>breast cancer so that you can make the best decisions about diagnosis treatment and follow-up</em></p><p><em>care. In plain easy-to-understand language the authors draw on their professional experience and</em></p><p><em>the most current scientific knowledge to</em></p><p><em>• describe risk factors for breast cancer</em></p><p><em>• explain the various tests used to detect cancer</em></p><p><em>• clarify the full range of treatment options from surgery chemotherapy and radiation</em></p><p><em>to newer combination therapies</em></p><p><em>• provide insight from experts in genetics radiation oncology and breast reconstruction</em></p><p><em>• present inspirational true stories of breast cancer survivors</em></p><p><em>• simplify complex concepts with detailed graphics tables illustrations and photographs</em></p><p><br></p>