This text takes a multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer care. It includes an introductory chapter looking at the incidence, epidemiology, aetiology and histology of the disease. There are chapters on the essential topics of screening, politics and multi-cultural aspects of care. Methods of treatment which include surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and endocrine therapy are discussed. The remaining sections are devoted to important issues in after care and the importance of the multidisciplinary team approach. This book is intended to be of use to clinical nurse specialists in oncology, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, students of Project 2000 and ENB courses A11 and 237.
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Sylvia Denton Introduction by:
Sylvia Denton Imprint: Chapman and Hall Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: 1996 ed. Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 155mm,
Spine: 14mm
Weight: 397g ISBN:9780412412004 ISBN 10: 0412412004 Pages: 245 Publication Date:01 January 1996 Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active