"This book is readable and provides solid information."
Jerome W. Yates, MD, National Vice President, Research, American Cancer Society
Covers biopsies, self-exams, and mammograms
Includes inspiring stories from breast cancer survivors
Looking for the straight facts on breast cancer? This easy-to-use guide takes you from diagnosis to prognosis to treatment and recovery. It explains how to reduce your risk and what to expect from chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and surgery. And it also shows how family and friends can help you cope and where you can find other sources of support.
Praise for Breast Cancer For Dummies
"This book contains important information and is presented with both wit and wisdom. A must for women with breast cancer!"
– Patricia Ganz, MD
"This book provides comprehensive coverage that is neither intimidating nor overly simplified."
– Jane Perlmutter, PhD
"Your project is more worthwhile than you know."
– Joanne Strong, breast cancer patient
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
As a surgeon who does a fair amount of breast surgery, I recommend this book, HIGHLY, to any body (including men) who may have or may be facing breast cancer. The book (which, yes, I have read), is given, by myself, to each and every patient of mine who has breast cancer. It IS, unfortunately, rather technical--but breast cancer isn't easy--and hence, this book. I believe strongly in educating patients as much as possible; my ONLY criticism of the book is lack of good, SIMPLE, photographs and illustrations which, of course, always makes a book easier to read. 4/5 stars because of this. I will continue to purchase the book and give it to my patients. It will answer ALL of their questions--they will just have to dedicate their lives to educating themselves if they want to survive breast cancer.
