Brem, Rachel

Summary: "A life-saving and empowering guide to understanding breast cancer detection, prevention, and treatment options, from two top doctors in the field-Rachel Brem, a breast radiologist, and Christy Teal, a breast surgeon-who have also made the personal decisions to have mastectomies"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Element 2023

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Welch, H. Gilbert.

Contents: Pt. I. Problems you should know about. -- It is unlikely that you will benefit -- You may have a "cancer scare" and face an endless cycle of testing -- You may receive unnecessary treatment -- You may find a cancer you would rather not know about -- Your pathologist may say it's cancer, while others say it's not -- Your doctor may get distracted from other issues that are more important to you...

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Publisher / Publication Date: University of California Press 2004

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Diaz-Montes, Teresa P.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Jones and Bartlett Publishers 2010

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Katz, Anne (Anne Jennifer)

Summary: "Prostate Cancer and the Man You Love is for the women and men who love and support a man with prostate cancer. Each chapter tells the story of a man and his partner dealing with this cancer, from diagnosis through survivorship. Fully updated and comprehensive, this book educates and informs partners on the latest studies and findings"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2022

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Torrey, E. Fuller (Edwin Fuller)

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Publisher / Publication Date: Yale University Press 2006

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Summary: "Provides basic health information for cancer survivors, such as seeking medical assistance, side effects of cancer treatments, cancer-related research studies, maintaining health during and after treatment, along with the guidelines for friends, family members, and caregivers to take care of cancer survivors. Includes glossary, index, and other resources"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2020

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Summary: "Provides basic consumer health information about risks, prevention, and treatment of major forms of cancer. Includes index, glossary of related terms, statistics, and other resources"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2021

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Hope, Lori.

Contents: Preface -- Introduction -- Things people with cancer want you to know -- "It's okay to say or do the 'wrong' thing." -- "I need to know you're here for me (and if you aren't, why not)." -- "I like to hear success stories, not horror stories." -- "I am terrified." -- "I need you to listen to me and let me cry." -- "Asking my permission can spare me pain." -- "I need to forgetand laugh." -- "I...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Celestial Arts 2005

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Raza, Azra

Summary: A world-class oncologist delivers a devastating and deeply personal examination of cancer, offering a searing account of how both medicine and society (mis)treats cancer, how people can do better, and why they must.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Basic Books 2019

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Raza, Azra

Summary: We have lost the war on cancer. We spend $150 billion each year treating it, yet -- a few innovations notwithstanding -- a patient with cancer is as likely to die of it as one was fifty years ago. Most new drugs add mere months to one's life at agonizing physical and financial cost. In The First Cell, Azra Raza offers a searing account of how both medicine and our society (mis)treats cancer,...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2019

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Ellsworth, Pamela

Summary: 100 Questions & Answers About Prostate Cancer provides authoritative and practical answers to the most common questions asked by patients and their loved ones. Providing both doctor and patient perspectives, this easy-to-read book is a comprehensive guide to the basics of prostate cancer, risk factors and prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and life after diagnosis. Written by Dr....

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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015

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Schiller, J. H. (Joan H.)

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Publisher / Publication Date: Jones and Bartlett Publishers 2010

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Marks, Sheldon

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Publisher / Publication Date: Da Capo Life Long 2009

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Summary: "Provides basic consumer health information on risk factors, screening, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of various types of breast cancer, along with facts about coping during and after treatment. Includes index, glossary of related terms and directory of resources"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2019

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Weiss, Marisa C.

Summary: Contains crucial information about the revolutionary medical advances in follow-up testing, ongoing treatments, and recovery from breast cancer.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Rivers Press 2010

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Summary: Covers all aspects of breast cancer, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, medication, alternative remedies, coping mechanisms, and communicating with children.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Good Books 2012

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Anderson, Greg

Summary: "Cancer-survivor Greg Anderson, a recognized pioneer in the field of integrated cancer care, has guided tens-of-thousands of cancer patients to health and healing over the past 25 years, through his books and his Cancer Recovery Foundation. In this new book he offers critical information about the major issues patients face following a breast cancer diagnosis, and shows how to implement a...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Red Wheel/Weiser 2011

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Mason, Malcolm.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 2003

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Shockney, Lillie

Summary: 85% of women diagnosed with breast cancer today will be survivors of this disease.Your goal is to join that majority. Johns Hopkins Patients' Guide to Breast Cancer is a concise, easy-to-follow how-to guide that puts you on a path to wellness by explaining breast cancer treatment from start to finish. It guides you through the overwhelming maze of treatment decisions, simplifies the complicated...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Jones and Bartlett Publishers 2010

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Love, Susan M.

Summary: Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book has long been the bible for the newly diagnosed. In this completely revised fifth edition, it also becomes a guide for those at risk of getting breast cancer, survivors interested in the consequences of their treatment, and anyone who wants to understand the new research about how the local environment influences the manifestations and treatments of many different...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Da Capo Press 2010

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Bonner, Dede.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2008

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Ginex, Pamela

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Publisher / Publication Date: Jones and Bartlett Publishers 2010

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Pienta, Kenneth J.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Edwards Bros. 2004

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