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Living With Breast Cancer by Jennifer A. Shin

Living With Breast Cancer

The Step-by-step Guide to Minimizing Side Effects and Maximizing Quality of Life

Jennifer A. Shin, David P. Ryan, Vicki A. Jackson

The Johns Hopkins University Press · Print & ebook · August 30, 2022

At the time of diagnosis, breast cancer patients are faced with many overwhelming decisions about possible treatments.

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Who it’s for
A practical overview of breast cancer testing, therapies, symptoms, and care conversations.
Genres
Breast Cancer, Women's Health, Caregiving
Published
The Johns Hopkins University Press, August 30, 2022

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At the time of diagnosis, breast cancer patients are faced with many overwhelming decisions about possible treatments. Living with Breast Cancer provides you with an overview of what to expect from testing and treatment, which cancer specialists you may need to see, and common terms to use to help communicate your needs to your team. This empathetic resource full of relatable stories teaches patients and caregivers how to ask the right questions to get the best possible care.

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The authors explain how to minimize the symptoms and side effects of treatment and outline coping strategies to deal with the stress of breast cancer treatment, including the changes in your body from cancer and its therapies. The book helps readers •make sense of their diagnosis •set goals and prepare for treatment •understand the different types of therapies, tests, and scans •manage the symptoms and side effects of treatment, such as nausea, fatigue, shortness of breath, weight fluctuations, and depression •learn what medications and lifestyle modifications can help with symptoms •live and cope with progressive cancer Living with Breast Cancer is your definitive resource for handling the physical and emotional effects of breast cancer and treatment.

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A practical overview of breast cancer testing, therapies, symptoms, and care conversations.

Come here for

  • An overview of what to expect from testing and treatment
  • Common terms for communicating needs to your care team

Expect

  • Strategies for managing symptoms and treatment side effects
  • Guidance on coping with treatment stress and body changes

Where it sits

Breast Cancer90%
Caregiving52%
Women's Health29%

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Publisher categories

  • Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
Authors
Jennifer A. Shin, David P. Ryan, Vicki A. Jackson
Publisher
The Johns Hopkins University Press
Published
August 30, 2022
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Cancer