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Dr. Susan Love's breast book / Susan M. Love, M.D. ; with Elizabeth Love and Karen Lindsey ; illustrations by Marcia Williams.

Love, Susan M., (author.). Love, Elizabeth (Journalist), (author.). Lindsey, Karen, 1944- (author.). Williams, Marcia, 1945- (illustrator.).

Summary:

"This fully revised sixth edition explains the biology behind the clinical options. Whether a reader is at risk and interested in prevention, diagnosed and trying to prevent recurrence, or living with metastatic cancer and seeking ways to survive longer and better, Dr. Love provides the most expert and reassuring support. This revision discusses the new genetic tests, controversies regarding screening, and what you need to know about dense breasts. Dr. Love also reviews the most recent technologies, such as liquid biopsies (identifying tumor cells in blood), plus current findings on the timing of chemotherapy, male breast cancer, and exciting new immunological therapies, all in her unique explanatory style. In addition, she considers the collateral damage of treatment and explores the newer approaches to metastatic disease"--Back cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9780738218212
ISBN: 0738218219
Physical Description: xiii, 690 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Edition: Sixth edition.
Publisher: Boston, Massachusetts : Da Capo Lifelong, [2015]
Copyright: ©2015.

Content descriptions

General Note:	"A Merloyd Lawrence book."
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 579-639) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	The Healthy Breast and Common Problems -- What Causes Breast Cancer and How Do We Prevent It? -- Finding Breast Cancer -- Decisions -- Treatments in the Age of Personalized Medicine -- After Treatment -- Recurrence of Breast Cancer.