Breast Cancer: Your Treatment Choices
Author: Priestman, Terry
ISBN: 9781847092687
Publisher: Sheldon Press
Year First Published: 2013
Pages:
Dimensions: 216mm x 138mm x
Format: Paperback / softback
Description:
Cancer treatments have been revolutionised over the past 40 years, and women are increasingly expected to take an active part in their breast cancer care, and are often faced with complex choices to make. How do you know which one is best for you? Which offers the best chance of a cure, and will you be able to cope with any side effects? This book gives a historical overview of the therapies, and gives the basic information needed to make informed choices about cancer care. Topics include: • Key facts about breast cancer • How do you cure breast cancer? • Surgery: your first treatment choice • Radiotherapy • Chemotherapy: cytotoxic drugs • Hormone therapy • Targeted therapy IMPRINT: SHELDON PRESS
ISBN: 9781847092687
Publisher: Sheldon Press
Year First Published: 2013
Pages:
Dimensions: 216mm x 138mm x
Format: Paperback / softback
Description:
Cancer treatments have been revolutionised over the past 40 years, and women are increasingly expected to take an active part in their breast cancer care, and are often faced with complex choices to make. How do you know which one is best for you? Which offers the best chance of a cure, and will you be able to cope with any side effects? This book gives a historical overview of the therapies, and gives the basic information needed to make informed choices about cancer care. Topics include: • Key facts about breast cancer • How do you cure breast cancer? • Surgery: your first treatment choice • Radiotherapy • Chemotherapy: cytotoxic drugs • Hormone therapy • Targeted therapy IMPRINT: SHELDON PRESS
