Intelligent Patient Guide To Breast Cancer

Author : Ivo Olivotto,Karen Gelmon,Urve Kuusk,Jay Draper,David McCready
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10
Category : Breast
ISBN : 0981159931

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Intelligent Patient Guide to Breast Cancer by Ivo Olivotto,Karen Gelmon,Urve Kuusk,Jay Draper,David McCready Pdf

The 6th edition of the Intelligent Patient Guide to Breast Cancer has been fully revised and updated. It reflects the significant advances in breast cancer diagnosis and management that have occurred in the past few years, including advances in screening and assessing risk, diagnostic tools, surgery and reconstructive surgery, endocrine therapy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, rehabilitation, complementary and alternative treatments, and research discoveries including inherited breast cancer and genetic testing. It also offers important practical advice for patients, including strategies for navigating the health care system, helpful hints for case managers, nutrition and lifestyle issues, how to cope, and a personal account of the evolution of awareness and advocacy for breast cancer that has occurred over the last 25 years. This all-new edition includes instructions for breast self-examination, a glossary of medical terms and an up-to-date list of additional reading resources.

Author : Ivo Olivotto,Karen Gelmon,Kathleen Pritchard,David McCready,Urve Kyysk
Publisher : Intelligent Patient Guide Limited
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0969612583

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The Intelligent Patient Guide to Breast Cancer by Ivo Olivotto,Karen Gelmon,Kathleen Pritchard,David McCready,Urve Kyysk Pdf

This best-selling self-help book for cancer patients and their families, by five practising physicians and professors of medicine, is the definitive authority on all aspects of breast cancer. It equips patients with the knowledge needed to take an active part in their treatment. Patients involved in making decisions about their treatment are better able to deal with their illness than are patients who relegate control to their doctors. Topics covered in the book include what cancer is, all about mammograms, breast self-examination technique, risk, what to do if a lump is found, benefits and side effects of all treatments, chemotherapy and radiation, what type of surgery is best, coping with cancer, reconstructive surgery and physiotherapy, handling the emotional side, diet and vitamins, what herceptin is and how it should be used, the new concept of partial breast radiotherapy, what a sentinel node biopsy is, and practical tips on living with cancer.

Author : Karen Gelmon,Ivo Olivotto,Urve Kuusk
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Breast
ISBN : 0969612540

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Intelligent Patient Guide to Breast Cancer by Karen Gelmon,Ivo Olivotto,Urve Kuusk Pdf

Book Three in the Intelligent Patient Guide series. All the information breast cancer patients need to take an informed and active role in their treatment.

Author : Ivo Olivotto,Karen Gelmon, MD,David McCready,Urve Kuusk, MD
Publisher : Intelligent Patient Guide
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10
Category : Breast
ISBN : 0981159915

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The Intelligent Patient Guide to Breast Cancer by Ivo Olivotto,Karen Gelmon, MD,David McCready,Urve Kuusk, MD Pdf

This best-selling self-help book for cancer patients and their families, by five practicing physicians and professors of medicine from Toronto and Vancouver, is the definitive authority on all aspects of breast cancer. It equips patients with the knowledge needed to take an active part in their treatment. Patients involved in making decisions about their treatment are better able to deal with their illness than are patients who give control to their doctors. Topics covered in the book include what cancer is, all about mammograms, breast self-examination technique, risk, what to do if a lump is found, benefits and side effects of all treatments, chemotherapy and radiation, what type of surgery is best, coping with cancer, reconstructive surgery and physiotherapy, living with the diagnosis, diet and vitamins, what herceptin is and how it should be used, the new concept of partial breast radiotherapy, what a sentinel node biopsy is, preventing recurrence of cancer, and practical tips.

Author : Ivo Olivotto,Karen Gelmon,Urve Kuusk
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Breast
ISBN : 0969612524

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The Intelligent Patient Guide to Breast Cancer by Ivo Olivotto,Karen Gelmon,Urve Kuusk Pdf

Inside this guide: cancer, all about mammograms, breast self-examination, biopsies explained, radiation, hormone therapy and chemotherapy, non-traditional therapies, diet and vitamins.

Author : Greg Senofsky,Lauren Hartman
Publisher : Perigee Trade
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0399528113

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The Patient's Guide to Outstanding Breast Cancer Care by Greg Senofsky,Lauren Hartman Pdf

In this comprehensive guide, top specialists in oncology, radiology, plastic surgery, gynecology, psychiatry, and other fields demystify the information women need to know about breast cancer.

Author : Ivo Olivotto,Karen Gelmon,Urve Kuusk
Publisher : Intelligent Patient Guide
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0969612567

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Breast Cancer by Ivo Olivotto,Karen Gelmon,Urve Kuusk Pdf

A new edition of Book Three in the Intelligent Patient Guide series. The authors, all of whom are professors at leading medical schools, practicing physicians, and consultants to cancer agencies, describe all aspects of breast cancer, from time-proven treatments to the latest advances in technology, medication, and surgical techniques. Topics include: breast health, screening, detection, treatment, surgery, alternative therapies, reconstructive surgery, coping with cancer, prognosis, breast cancer awareness and advocacy, navigating the health care system, and health information on the internet.

Author : Patricia J. Anderson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1992-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 188191500X

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Breast Cancer by Patricia J. Anderson Pdf

Discusses the causes and diagnosis of breast cancer, treatment options, breast reconstruction, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, radiation therapy, diet, and prevention

Author : Martin D. Abeloff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2002-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0971645051

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A Patient Guide to Breast Cancer Resources on the Internet by Martin D. Abeloff Pdf

Author : Martin D. Abeloff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Breast
ISBN : UOM:39015051990649

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A Patient Guide to Breast Cancer on the Internet by Martin D. Abeloff Pdf

Author : Trisha Greenhalgh,Liz O’Riordan
Publisher : Random House
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-20
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781473557024

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The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer by Trisha Greenhalgh,Liz O’Riordan Pdf

The book you can trust to support you at every stage of your treatment - and beyond Winner of best 'Popular Medicine' book, BMA Medical Book Awards 2019 Professor Trisha Greenhalgh, an academic GP, and Dr Liz O’Riordan, a Consultant Breast Cancer Surgeon, are not only outstanding doctors, but they have also experienced breast cancer first-hand. The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer brings together all the knowledge they have gathered as patients and as doctors to give you and your family a trusted, thorough and up-to-date source of information. Designed to empower you during your breast cancer treatment, it covers: -Simple explanations of every breast cancer treatment -Coping with the emotional burden of breast cancer -Frank advice about sex and relationships -Staying healthy during and after treatment -Dealing with the fear of recurrence -Living with secondary breast cancer Packed full of all the things the authors wished they’d known when they were diagnosed, and tips on how to cope with surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and beyond, this is the only book you need to read to guide you through your breast cancer diagnosis. 'A much needed guide which is both humane and based on robust evidence.' – Macmillan Cancer Support

Author : Amy Curran Baker,MaryBeth Curran Brown
Publisher : Demos Medical Publishing
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011-12-14
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781617051012

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Now What? by Amy Curran Baker,MaryBeth Curran Brown Pdf

All the information you need after mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery so that you can focus on what matters most: healing and staying well. Why am I so tired all the time? What about these drains? Should I worry about lymphedema? Your mastectomy (with or without reconstruction) doesnít end when you leave the operating room. In Now What?, Amy Curran Baker, an occupational therapist who has had a double mastectomy and direct to implant breast reconstruction, and her co-authors, two registered nurses, answer all of your post-surgery questions in this comprehensive and empowering guide. Now What? helps you: Consider your options and make the decisions that are best for you Deal with frozen shoulder syndrome, wound care, swollen lymph nodes, and other side effects of mastectomy Organize the nitty-gritty issues of wound management post-op care with helpful charts and logs Hear real stories from other breast cancer survivors who have had a mastectomy

Author : Sat Dharam Kaur
Publisher : Robert Rose
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : CHI:089140918

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The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Breast Cancer by Sat Dharam Kaur Pdf

Despite the risk of developing breast cancer, many women still have a limited knowledge of its causes and prevention. The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Breast Cancer uses the most recent research studies and clinical evidence to explain the causes of breast cancer and techniques for its prevention. Some of the topics covered are: Comprehensive explanations for the causes of breast cancer -- hereditary, hormonal, environmental Identifiable environmental risks Self help detoxification programs, diet plans and herbal recommendations Natural medicine strategies which complement conventional medical treatments and promote recovery Psychological support Protective factors are highlighted and valuable exercises and worksheets for breast care are included, such as The Breast Health Balance Sheet, an extensive questionnaire that helps to determine risk factors. Written in an empathetic and accessible style, The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Breast Cancer is an excellent resource for women seeking breast cancer information.

Author : Shockney
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2009-05-14
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780763787240

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Johns Hopkins Patients' Guide to Breast Cancer by Shockney Pdf

From the Publisher: 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 schedule that lies ahead, and performs the task of putting together your plan of care in layman's terms. Empower yourself with accurate, understandable information that will give you the ability to confidently participate in the decision making about your care and treatment.

Author : Barbara M. Korsch,Caroline Harding
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Communication
ISBN : 9780195126570

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The Intelligent Patient's Guide to the Doctor-patient Relationship by Barbara M. Korsch,Caroline Harding Pdf

Written by a pioneer in the field of doctor-patient communications, in collaboration with writer Caroline Harding, and based on forty years of practice and research, this guide answers a patient's most common questions. How do I know when I'm sick enough to go to the doctor? How do I know if it's serious enough to go to the emergency room? What do I do if I can't follow the advice my doctor gives me? Dr. Barbara Korsch walks us through a typical visit to the doctor: in clear, simple language she offers helpful, common sense recommendations that are extensively illustrated with real-life doctor-patient conversations