This volume serves as an accessible and practical guide for answering
the questions of women with breast cancer as well as a resource for
easing the concerns of the spouse and family members of breast cancer
patients. Drawing on the personal experiences of a breast cancer
survivor and the professional expertise of medical professionals, this
guide details the various treatment options for cancer patients,
including lumpectomy and mastectomy surgeries, radiation treatment, and
chemotherapy. Updated information and photographs on breast
reconstruction, a complete list of resources, and an open discussion of
hereditary and reccurrence risks are included.