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Breast Cancer Emma Pennery

Breast Cancer By Emma Pennery

Breast Cancer by Emma Pennery


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Summary

This book provides comprehensive and reassuring answers to over 350 questions asked by real people about all aspects of breast cancer. It covers the things that you may have forgotten to ask your doctor and will help you to understand and come to terms with a disease that will be unique to you.

Breast Cancer Summary

Breast Cancer: Answers at Your Fingertips by Emma Pennery

If you suspect that you may have breast cancer you will experience a mixture of emotions: fear and worry, anger and confusion. If you have been diagnosed, you will inevitably think, Why me?. As the news sinks in and you come to deal with the cancer, further questions will arise.

This book provides comprehensive and reassuring answers to over 350 questions asked by real people about all aspects of breast cancer. It covers the things that you may have forgotten to ask your doctor and will help you to understand and come to terms with a disease that will be unique to you.

-Medically accurate information about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer
-Guidance on the various forms of treatment and care, including surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy
-Information about complementary therapies
-Practical advice about managing life with and after cancer - diet, exercise, work, finances
-Answers to questions about relationships, family and where to turn for help

Breast Cancer Reviews

Full of sound knowledge, facts and expert advice. Diana Moran, The Green Goddess

About Emma Pennery

Dr Emma Pennery PhD, MSc, RGN is Clinical Director at the national charity Breast Cancer Care. She has been a breast cancer specialist nurse for 16 years. She lectures widely on breast cancer and regularly acts as an expert consultant for national and international clinical, research and nursing initiatives. Val Speechley MA, RGN, RCNT, Oncology Nursing Certificate, has worked in cancer care for over 30 years, most recently as Macmillan Information and Support Manager for the South West London Cancer Network. She is currently working as a freelance writer. Maxine Rosenfield NSc, Dip. Couns, Dip. Training and Learning Development, worked as a radiation therapist before developing and managing a UK national cancer helpline in the mid 1980's. Today, based in Sydney, she works as a trainer, consultant and counsellor specialising in communication skills.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Diana Moran
Foreword by Professor Ian Smith
Introduction

1 What is breast cancer?

2 Symptoms, screening and investigations

3 Treatment and care

4 Complementary therapies

5 Immediately after treatment

6 Life with and after breast cancer

7 The future

Glossary
Appendix: Sources of further help and information
Index

Additional information

GOR005241130
9781859591987
1859591981
Breast Cancer: Answers at Your Fingertips by Emma Pennery
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Class Publishing Ltd
20080501
190
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - Breast Cancer