Breast Cancer 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
Full of sound knowledge, facts and expert adviceDiana Moran, The Green Goddess
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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781859591987 |
| ISBN 10 | 1859591981 |
| Title | Breast Cancer |
| Author | Emma Pennery |
| Series | Answers At Your Fingertips |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Class Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2008-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 190 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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