The thinking woman's guide to breast cancer : take charge of your recovery and remission

Maker, Janet (Author). McKee, Dwight L., (writer of supplementary textual content.).

Summary: When Dr. Maker was diagnosed in 2011, she, like most people, knew almost nothing about breast cancer. What she did know is that she didn’t feel safe simply following her doctors’ advice. She needed to understand for herself all her treatment options, the statistical outcomes for each option, and all the potential side effects, so she could make informed decisions. Because of her academic background and expertise as a researcher, she discovered a great deal about the disease and its treatments that few lay people are aware of. The Thinking Woman’s Guide to Breast Cancer is the story of her journey and the things she learned along the way. This information helped her to make informed decisions about her treatment, and it also helped her to make the lifestyle changes that she hopes will keep her in remission. This is the book she wished she had before, during, and after her treatment. -- from the publisher.

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ISBN: 9780997661910
ISBN: 0997661917
ISBN: 9780997661903
ISBN: 0997661909
Physical Description: print
xvi, 343 pages ; 25 cm
Publisher: Los Angeles, California : Jane Thomas Press, [2017]
Copyright: ©2017

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Contents: Gratitudes; Foreward; Preface; Chapter 1 - Diagnosis; Chapter 2 - Finding Help; Chapter 3 - Surgery; Chapter 4 - Chemotherapy; Chapter 5 - Radiation; Chapter 6 - Hormones; Chapter 7 - The Aftermath; Chapter 8 - Lifestyle changes; Chapter 9 - What You Know About Breast Cancer; Chapter 10 - Take Action; Postscript; Appendix A - How to Find a Patient Advocate; Appendix B - How to Find an Integrative Oncologist; Appendix C - Making Medical Decisions; Appendix D - Health File and Medical Journal; Appendix E - Food Labeling; References; Index.