Breast Cancer: A Guide for Every Woman - Couverture souple

Baum, Michael

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0192624369 ISBN 13 : 9780192624369

Editeur : Oxford Paperbacks, 1994

Synopsis

Breast cancer is one of the most common and serious diseases facing women in the Western world, and is now a major concern of women whether or not they have the disease. This book, written in a sympathetic and accessible style by two leading medical experts and a medical journalist, gives full and up-to-date information about all aspects of breast cancer. The causes of breast cancer are explained, taking into account those factors that put women at greater risk and what can be done to protect them from developing the disease. Early symptoms, tests, and treatment options are described and advice is given on how to cope. There is information on treatment by surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, highlighting their benefits and side-effects. This book will serve as a guide for all women, especially those who have been diagnosed for or are at risk of breast cancer.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Responsibility for the care of patients with breast cancer is moving away from cancer centres and into the domain of the primary care physician and specialist nurse. Fast Facts: Breast Cancer provides ready access to key information that will make their difficult and delicate task easier and improve patient care. Written by two of the world s most eminent specialists this new edition has been substantially revised and expanded. Includes a highly practical summary of breast cancer genetics and a new chapter on the controversial HRT debate Reviews the outcomes of the most recent major clinical trials Offers practical advice on risk education and rehabilitation of patients with advanced disease Detailed coverage of diagnosis and treatment Concise tables and excellent illustrations reinforce key clinical pointers Fast Facts: Breast Cancer is not a book that will reside on the shelf. The authors offer expert direction and establish a clear context so that busy professionals can apply their knowledge for the benefit of their patients and interpret new treatments and data as they emerge. Contents Epidemiology; Perception of risk; Pathophysiology; Diagnosis; Local control of primary tumor; Adjuvant therapy; Hormone replacement therapy and breast cancer; Follow-up and rehabilitation; Management of advanced cancer; Clinical trials; Future trends.

Revue de presse

This book fulfils its objective in the provision of updated information for non-specialist clinicians for treating patients with a common and debilitating disease...I would highly recommend this review to any of its intended audience. --Doody's Health Sciences Review

'A concise and up-to-date guide to breast cancer is invaluable for GPs...This excellent book is easy to use, providing page numbers for quick referencing of vital topics, such as presenting symptoms or management of a lump. --Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford Paperbacks
• Date d'édition: 1994
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0192624369
• ISBN 13: 9780192624369
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 180
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Ufficio Anagrafiche Messaggerie; ufficio.anagrafiche@meli.it; ; Via Verdi, 8; Assago Milano; 20090; Italie