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'Overall I found the book excellent; not patronisingly jolly but positive and matter of fact and packed with information without being overwhelming. The presentation is crisp and easy to read and I loved the bullet points and emphatic margin notes to summarise. This all meant that scientifically, for first reading, it was just sufficient to take in and, for a lay person and indeed a patient's partner or loved one , really interesting. However there are plenty of alternative suggestions for more sources of information and emphasis is made that this is not a definitive 'bible'.' Angela Brignell, The Pink Ribbon Foundation Trustee

Breast Cancer Guide to Screening, Treatment and Beyond

Written by the winner of the non-fiction writer award at the Brit Writers' Awards 2010, Katherine Locke!

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the UK, there are approximately 45,000 new cases every year. A new diagnosis can be very frightening and many people will have no prior knowledge of the disease.

This book is for women and their families who are looking for a comprehensive but plain language breast cancer guide and information including breast cancer screening and treatments. Many people find that doctors, although highly qualified and well meaning, can forget how little the layperson knows about medical procedures and terminology.

This breast cancer guide will take the reader through from the basics of ‘what is breast cancer?’ to being diagnosed and where you can get support and information, the treatment options and caring for your carers to dealing with the emotional after-effects of being a survivor.

Written by a survivor of breast cancer and peer reviewed by a breast cancer specialist, this book will provide everything women need to know about breast care, being diagnosed with breast cancer, the treatments and the road to recovery.

Chapter Headings:

• What is Breast Cancer?
• Causes and Risks of Breast Cancer
• Tests and Diagnosis
• Breast Cancer Treatment
• Your Feeling and Emotions
• Feelings and Emotions of Loved Ones
• The Road to Recovery
• Life After Breast Cancer
• Help List
• Book List

Author Information

Breast Cancer - The Essential Guide is written by Katherine Locke. Katherine was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. She has written about the subject for The Guardian and has undertaken a large quantity of research about all aspects of breast cancer. She has recently won an award for her non-fiction writing at the Brit Writers' Awards 2010.

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