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Author:

Link, John S.

Title:

The breast cancer survival manual : a step-by-step guide for the woman with newly diagnosed breast cancer / John Link.

Edition:

2nd ed. [completely rev. and updated].

Publisher:

Henry Holt,

Copyright Date:

2000

Description:

xii, 212 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Breast--Cancer--Popular works.
Breast Neoplasms--Popular Works.

Notes:

"An owl book." Includes bibliographical references (p. [185]-189) and index.

Contents:

Second opinions -- Local control : surgery and radiation -- Systemic control -- The pathology report -- Types of breast cancer -- Ductal cancer in situ (DCIS) -- Picking your team -- Radiation -- Chemotherapy -- Management of side effects : quality-of-life issues -- Tamoxifen -- Clinical research trials -- Diet, exercise, herbs, and vitamins -- The mind and body connection -- Genetic risk -- Fear of recurrence -- Hormone replacement after breast cancer -- How to work the medical system -- Logs and calendars.

ISBN:

9780805064001 (pbk.)
0805064001 (pbk.)

LCCN:

99047515

Locations:

KSPG296 -- Burlington Public Library (Burlington)

RZPE145 -- Carroll Public Library (Carroll)

NKPD993 -- Eagle Grove Memorial Library (Eagle Grove)

MCPB423 -- Radcliffe Public Library (Radcliffe) — 19598

TRPE062 -- Vinton Public Library (Vinton)