Breast Cancer: Real Questions, Real Answers - Couverture souple

Chan, David

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 156924314X ISBN 13 : 9781569243145

Editeur : Da Capo Lifelong Books, 2006

Synopsis

A comprehensive, completely up-to date guide to understanding breast cancer-its diagnoses, treatments, and therapies-in an accessible and easily navigable Q&ampA format, by one of the nation's leading specialists, for the million plus women worldwide who are diagnosed with this terrifying illness each year

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Breast Cancer: Real Questions, Real Answers is an outgrowth of Dr. David Chan's more than 20 years in private oncology practice. Inspired by his patients who courageously face their illness but often feel fearful, confused about their options, and full of questions Dr. Chan's book is uniquely structured as a Question and Answer between patient and doctor. It provides readers with an easily navigated, completely current resource for all of their queries. Poised to become the new must-read for breast cancer patients, this book offers easily digestible information by reviewing and exploring the causes of breast cancer, outlining the core basics of breast cancer therapy, explaining how breast cancer survival is influenced by lifestyle, and much more. Dr. Chan's surefooted, compassionate tone offers reassurance throughout, as do the stories of his many patients, which give readers a firsthand glimpse at what they may face down the road, all from a survivor's point of view. Complete with a glossary of important terms and an appendix of useful resources, Breast Cancer: Real Questions, Real Answers is a must for every breast cancer patient seeking information that will guide her through her struggle toward a triumphant recovery.

Biographie de l'auteur

Dr. David Chan is a practicing oncologist in Redondo Beach, California with Cancer Care Associates and an instructor at the Revlon/UCLA Breast Center. He has treated more than 2,500 breast cancer patients and has written and lectured on breast cancer extensively over his twenty-year career.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Da Capo Lifelong Books
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 156924314X
• ISBN 13: 9781569243145
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 290
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible