In the past, choosing a breast surgeon and having the tumor removed were the very first steps in the treatment of breast cancer. Today, however, there are many steps that should occur prior to having a breast cancer removed-steps that . decrease the chance that the tumor comes back, . improve the chance that the right treatment is given, . decrease the complications from surgery, . more accurately determines if chemotherapy is needed. In addition, finding the right breast surgeon can improve one's chance of survival by as much as 35 percent, a benefit frequently larger than either radiation therapy or chemotherapy. Before Breast Cancer Surgery is a focused easy-to-read book written in a question/answer format to rapidly arm the reader with all the information she needs to ensure that she receives the best possible care.
By:
Lee B Riley Facs MD PhD, Carol Kachmarsky Ocn Cbcn, RN Imprint: Xlibris Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 7mm
Weight: 177g ISBN:9781450055864 ISBN 10: 1450055869 Pages: 114 Publication Date:06 April 2010 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active