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In this newly updated and revised edition of Navigating Breast Cancer: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed, Second Edition, author Lillie Shockney empowers breast cancer patients and their families by providing authoritative, easy-to-follow information about each step of treatment, helping women to make informed decisions about their care. Armed with this invaluable book, breast cancer patients will be well prepared for each phase of therapy, and perhaps most importantly, will learn how to continue to work and live life while receiving treatment. This outstanding resource provides breast cancer patients with the essential tools they need to cope with symptoms and to navigate the maze of modern treatment options.Key topics include: An explanation of treatment modalities, including which will be the right ones for the patientDe-mystification of the pathology report, surgical treatment and adjuvant treatment processGenetic information and counseling/assessmentBiological markers that can help determine if chemotherapy is a viable treatment option (c) 2011 116 pages