“I was always a rock. I never cried in front of her. I never wanted her to see me upset because that would upset her more.” -Jill, 19 “All of a sudden, both of our walls came down and we were able to talk at a nice equal level and not fight, not get defensive, [...]
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Breast Cancer: What You Should Know (But May Not Be Told) About Prevention, Diagnosis, And Trea Tment (But May Not Be Told About Prevention, Diagnosis, And Treatment)
“This book is a fine resource for every doctor, patient, and family who has to confront the reality of breast cancer.”—Bernie S. Siegel, M.D., Author of Love, Medicine, and MiraclesAttitudes about breast cancer diagnosis are changing, and women and their families are becoming more assertive about managing their disease. They know that more choices are [...]
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My Mommy Has Breast Cancer, But She Is OK!
A marvelous tool for discussing a difficult topic with young children and a source of inspiration and hope for all. Follow young Madison and her Mommy along their motivational journey of love, hope and recovery. My Mommy Has Breast Cancer, But She is OK! is a children s book written by first time author and [...]
Early Breast Cancer: From Screening To Multidisciplinary Management, Second Edition
This book discusses the principles and practice of breast cancer management within the context of multidisciplinary team working and places emphasis on pragmatism. The text provides a comprehensive and contemporary account of the subject and should permit the reader to develop a firm understanding of the disease from epidemiology, genetics and screening, to pathology, diagnosis, [...]
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My Sister Has Breast Cancer
To hear the word ‘cancer’ connected to your daughter, sister, or mother can be very frightening. Christine Morgan’s family had always experienced excellent health and led an active lifestyle. Suddenly, the diagnosis of breast cancer threw her family into unfamiliar territory. A family accustomed to doing things together, they had no experience to face the [...]
Breast Cancer (Contemporary Issues In Cancer Imaging)
Worldwide, breast cancer is by far the most common cancer amongst women, with an incidence rate more than twice that of colorectal cancer and cervical cancer and about three times that of lung cancer. Whilst screening programmes have improved detection, this disease still places a very high burden on healthcare services worldwide. Over the last [...]
After Breast Cancer: Answers To The Questions You’re Afraid To Ask (Patient Centered Guides)
Each year, around the world, over one million women will be told they have breast cancer. All will face surgery, and most will undergo radiation, chemotherapy and hormonal treatment. In the months and years that follow treatment, women are left with nagging questions, questions they often are afraid to ask: When will I know for [...]
Breast Cancer, There And Back: A Woman-to-Woman Guide
A breast cancer veteran herself, Jami Bernard shares how chemotherapy and radiationas difficult as they arecan simply be roads on a journey to recovery. In this upbeat guide, Jami looks back on her time in Cancer World with a sense of accomplishment and empowerment. Shes the best girlfriend anyone facing cancer could have. Price: $13.95 [...]
Stealing Second Base: A Breast Cancer Survivor’s Experience And Breast Cancer Expert’s Story
Lillie Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, Is The Administrative Director Of The Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Center, Member Of The Surgical Faculty, A Breast Cancer Survivor, Oncology Nurse, And Nationally Renowned Speaker And Published Author On Breast Cancer. Her Book, Stealing Second Base: A Breast Cancer Survivor’s Experience And Breast Cancer Expert’s Story, Is A [...]
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The Book Lovers’ Appreciation Society: Breast Cancer Care Short Story Collection
A thorough yet concise account of cancer biology, this book emphasises the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the transformation of normal into malignant cells, the invasiveness of cancer cells into host tissues, and the metastatic spread of cancer cells in the host organism. It also defines the fundamental pathophysiological changes that occur in tumour [...]
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