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Informationen zum Autor Marshalee George, PhD, is Faculty and Oncology Nurse Practitioner at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Division of Surgical Oncology at Johns Hopkins Breast Center. Kimlin Tam Ashing, PhD, is Professor and Founding Director of City of Hope's Center of Community Alliance for Research and Education. Together they have over 40 years combined experience in treating breast cancer patients through diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and recurrent illness, as well as survivorship and follow-up care. Klappentext Your trusted, no-nonsense guide to detecting and managing breast cancerFrom the breast health experts at the American Breast Cancer Foundation comes a sensitive and authoritative guide to the most common cancer in women: breast cancer. Covering everything from prevention to dealing with a diagnosis to coping with life after cancer, it serves as a trusted resource for anyone whose life has been touched by this dreaded disease.Advancements in breast cancer prevention, detection, and treatment are being made every day, but it can be overwhelming and confusing knowing where to turn and who to trust. Detecting & Living with Breast Cancer For Dummies distills the information into one easy-to-follow guide, giving you quick, expert advice on everything you'll face as you manage your breast health. From getting to know your treatment options to talking to loved ones about breast cancer--and everything in between--it does the legwork for you so you can take a deep breath and focus on your health.* Perform regular self-exams the right way* Cope with the many decisions that need to be made if you're diagnosed* Ask the right questions about surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and breast reconstruction* Decipher complicated pathology reports with confidenceWhether you're at risk for breast cancer or have been diagnosed and want to know your options, Detecting & Living with Breast Cancer For Dummies empowers you to take your health into your own hands. Zusammenfassung Your trusted, no-nonsense guide to detecting and managing breast cancer From the breast health experts at the American Breast Cancer Foundation comes a sensitive and authoritative guide to the most common cancer in women: breast cancer. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword xvii Introduction 1 About This Book 2 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 3 Beyond the Book 3 Where to Go from Here 4 Part 1: Knowing About Breast Cancer 5 Chapter 1: Breast Cancer 101 7 Breast Cancer Basics 8 Finding your way around your breast 8 Knowing about breast cancer risk factors and indicators 9 Distinguishing Different Breast Cancers 10 Detecting breast cancer 13 Biopsies and how they work 14 The pathologist and diagnosis 14 Grading and Staging of Breast Cancer 15 Planning Your Treatment 15 Looking at your treatment options 15 Considering breast surgery 16 Treating breast cancer with radiation 17 Treating breast cancer with chemotherapy 17 Treating breast cancer with endocrine (hormonal), biological, and other cutting-edge therapies 17 Treating advanced breast cancer 18 Chapter 2: Risk Factors for Breast Cancer 19 Advanced Age 19 Gender 20 Race and Ethnicity 21 Early Menstruation and Late Menopause 23 Use of Birth Control Pills 23 Genetic Risk: BRCA1 and BRCA2 Genes 23 Poor Nutrition 26 Fats 27 Red meat and processed meats 27 Obesity 28 Smoking 29 Alcohol Use 29 Prior Treatment and Chemical Exposures 30 Exposure to DES (diethylstilbestrol) 30 Hormones: Estrogen and progesterone use 30 Environmental factors 31 Chapter 3: Indicators of Breast Cancer
