The Breast Cancer Survival Guide

The Breast Cancer Survival Manual
A Step-by-Step Guide for the Woman with Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer
John Link, M.D.
Author of Take Charge of Your Breast Cancer

12 CPEU or CE hours

Course: $88
Includes book & CE exam

CE exam only: $68
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Description
If your patient has just been diagnosed with breast cancer, you understands that it is crucial to make informed decisions about medical treatment on the path ahead.

In this completely revised and updated edition, breast cancer experts provide you with the fact you need the reassurance your patients need. They guide hundreds of woman a year through their personal struggles with breast cancer and can help empower you during this difficult time with all of the latest information available, including:

How to obtain a second opinion without offending treating doctors
Whether mastectomy or breast conservation and radiation is the right choice
Key facts about Tamoxifen, Herceptin, and other chemotherapy options
How to weigh risk factors, manage side effects, and optimize diet and medication
How to best use alternative and complementary treatment methods
Clinical research trials that could broaden treatment options
When to have Her-2 oncogene testing

Armed with the practical, accessible, and expert advice found in this publication, you can help your patient face their illness.
Level: Intermediate

ISBN: 0805082344
ISBN-13: 9780805082340
Format: Paperback, 256pp
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company, Incorporated
Edition Number: 4

Contenta
Acknowledgments Introduction: About This Manual
1. Second Opinions
2. Local Control: Surgery and Radiation
3. Systemic Control
4. The Pathology Report
5. Types of Breast Cancer
6. Ductal Cancer in Situ (DCIS)
7. Picking Your Team
8. Radiation
9. Chemotherapy
10. Management of Side Effects: Quality-of-Life Issues
11. Hormonal Therapy, Tamoxifen, and the Aromatase Inhibitors
12. Clinical Research Trials
13. Diet, Exercise Herbs, and Vitamins
14. The Mind and Body Connection
15. Genetic Risk
16. Fear of Recurrence
17. Hormone Replacement after Breast Cancer
18. How to Work the Medical System
19. Logs and Calendars
Conclusion: More about This Manual
Resources
Glossary
Index

Book authors
John Link, M.D., a renowned oncologist, has been honored by the American Cancer Society for his commitment to the treatment and cure of breast cancer. He is the author of Take Charge of Your Breast Cancer.

Cynthia Forsthoff, M.D., is a principal investigator for the Breast Cancer International Research Group and the STAR breast cancer prevention trial.

James Waisman, M.D., has served as vice president of the medical staff at USC/Norris Cancer Center and codirector of the Lynne Cohen Preventive Care Clinic.

Dietetic professionals
CPE Level: 2
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4130 Pregnancy
4140 Lactation
4180 Women's health
5000 Medical Nutrition Therapy
5150 Cancer
4180 Women's health