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For a woman faced with a diagnosis of breast cancer, the information available today is vast, uneven, and confusing. For more than two decades, readers have relied on Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book to guide them through this frightening thicket of research and opinion to find the best possible options for their particular situations. This sixth edition explains exciting advances in targeted treatments, hormonal therapies, safer chemotherapy, and immunologic approaches as well as new forms of surgery and radiation. There is extensive guidance for the increasing number of women living for years with metastatic breast cancer. With Dr. Love's warm support, readers can sort the facts from the fads, ask the right questions, and recognize when a second opinion might be wise.
Series: A Merloyd Lawrence Book
Paperback: 704 pages
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books; 6th ed. edition (September 8, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0738218219
ISBN-13: 978-0738218212
Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.7 x 9.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #9,607 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Diseases & Physical Ailments > Cancer > Breast Cancer #9 in Books > Medical Books > Medicine > Internal Medicine > Oncology #41 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Women's Health > General
This is an awesome book. My review is as a healthcare provider and as someone who has used this book in my own life. It is my breast bible. There is a lot of good, basic information about the breast, mammograms, etc, that is good info to share if you are raising daughters. But most importantly there is a ton of information about breast cancer and will likely answer almost any question one would have if you or someone you love has been diagnosed with breast cancer. It also helps identify questions or things to ask or talk to your doctor about. It is easy to read--like Dr. Loving was sitting having a chat with you. Knowledge is power and this book certainly provides the knowledge. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with breast cancer, I very, very highly recommend this book. I cannot say enough good things about this book.
I have purchased this book in quantity for years to supply a local breast cancer clinic. The surgeon supplies these to each new patient. This is THE BIBLE for breast cancer information. As a 15-year survivor, I started my breast cancer education with this book when I was first diagnosed. BEST BOOK OUT THERE!
"This book was lifesaver", that's what my cousin's wife told me. So I bought a book for each of my daughters-in-law and my daughter. I read the book given to me by a breast-cancer survivor, and I read it cover-to-cover. One of my daughters-in-law is a nurse and said this book ought to be required reading for all nurses."If only" I'd read the book a few months earlier, I would have been that much ahead on my chemo. This book is for any and all women, not just cancer patients, because it covers many common concerns women are reluctant to talk about or don't think to ask about. So buy the book and READ the book, if for no other reason than to follow along with what a friend or relative is going through. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Love's book. This is a real service she's done for us and our "boobs."
What a terrific book! My daughter & I just about read it from cover to cover and many of the chapters several times again while she convalesced from her breast cancer surgery. This book is the most current edition and recommended by a survivor friend. It is a gem, an easy read despite some of the medical wordage and scientific explanations. We are so grateful to have had it at such an important and needed time. Highly recommended and very timely in accord with recent medical studies.
As a recently diagnosed member of the breast cancer club, I wanted to learn everything I could about my condition. There are so many books out there, but after reading blogs and shopping reviews, I decided to order Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book. The book arrived on time, was well packaged and easy to open.The size of the book was a little daunting, but the book is divided into separate chapters and indexed well, so you can jump from topic to topic based on your interest. Or you can start from page 1 and go through until the end. I appreciate that Dr. Love shares her personal and professional experiences and that she also cites actual studies, facts and statistics. Her sense of humor really helps take the edge off of the serious and scary content that you are reading.I only wish that I had found this amazing book before my surgery and treatment instead of during my recovery time. I didn't know what questions to ask or had any idea of all the treatments options that were available to me. She provides detailed descriptions of the different types of breast cancers, procedures, treatments, diagnosis and how to read your lab/pathology reports. This book is a must have for breast cancer club members and care givers.
This is the only book you will ever need for your boobs. I am a survivor and got this book when I had cancer 15 years ago. Decided to go ahead and update it with this edition since my original has fallen apart from use. If you want the facts, then this is the book to buy. I like to know what is going on with my body---not too much into the "touchy-feely" books since everyone's story is different--and this book put me at ease every step of the way. It helped me to know if or when I might need to go to a doctor. It helped me understand test results It helped me figure out what to ask the doctor.
Probably more than you want to know on the subject, but certainly helpful for someone newly diagnosed with breast cancer. There were a couple of things I tried to look up in the index that weren't there though, so it may not answer all your questions, but it's a very good place to begin.
This book is an essential for any woman (or the man who loves her) who is diagnosed with breast cancer. Dr. Love's book helps you understand both the mechanics and the machinations of breast cancer. It helped me ask important questions and make treatment decisions based on solid scientific information. I read many "conquer cancer" books after my diagnosis, but none was as comprehensive nor as comprehensible as this book.
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