The Essential Guide to Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the UK; there are approximately 45000 new cases every year. A new diagnosis can be very frightening and many people will have no prior knowledge of the disease. This book is for women and their families who are looking for a comprehensive but plain language guide to breast cancer and its treatments. Many people find that doctors although highly qualified and well meaning can forget how little the layperson knows about medical procedures and terminology. Starting with the basics this guide will look at what breast cancer is and how its diagnosed right through to support options the treatment available and how to care for your carers. The emotional aftereffects of being a survivor are also covered in detail. Written by a survivor of breast cancer and peer reviewed by a breast cancer specialist this book will provide everything women need to know about breast care being diagnosed with breast cancer and the road to recovery.