Breast cancer facts, myths, and controversies : understanding current screenings and treatments /

"Using clear, reader-friendly text, this book explains this vital and ever-evolving field, with the aim of helping women make informed decisions by understanding breast cancer, associated screenings and treatments, as well as their benefits, risks, and limitations" -- Provided by publisher...

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Manylion Llyfryddiaeth
Prif Awdur: Finkel, Madelon Lubin, 1949- (Awdur)
Fformat: Licensed eBooks
Iaith:Saesneg
Cyhoeddwyd: Santa Barbara, California : Praeger, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2021]
Cyfres:Public health issues and developments.
Mynediad Ar-lein:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=2960602
Tabl Cynhwysion:
  • 1. The female breast : its image and function through the ages
  • 2. Who is at risk for breast cancer?
  • 3. Screening for disease : the pros and cons
  • 4. Screening for cancer : the pros and cons
  • 5. Advances in breast cancer detection : what are the options?
  • 6. Breast cancer screening guidelines
  • 7. To screen or not to screen : changing advice on mammography screening
  • 8. Breast cancer treatment options : which treatments are the "Best"?
  • 9. Treating breast cancer in the 21st century : is precision targeted cancer therapy the wave of the future?
  • 10. Complementary, alternative, and integrated medicine
  • 11. Coping with breast cancer
  • 12. Physicians and patients need to communicate with each other
  • 13. You are not alone support groups and online forums for cancer patients.