In the past, choosing a breast surgeon and having the tumor removed were the very first steps in the treatment of breast cancer. Today, however, there are many steps that should occur prior to having a breast cancer removed-steps that . decrease the chance that the tumor comes back, . improve the chance that the right treatment is given, . decrease the complications from surgery, . more accurately determines if chemotherapy is needed. In addition, finding the right breast surgeon can improve one's chance of survival by as much as 35 percent, a benefit frequently larger than either radiation therapy or chemotherapy. Before Breast Cancer Surgery is a focused easy-to-read book written in a question/answer format to rapidly arm the reader with all the information she needs to ensure that she receives the best possible care.
| Author: Lee B. Riley Facs |
| Publisher: Xlibris |
| Publication Date: Apr 06, 2010 |
| Number of Pages: 114 pages |
| Binding: Hardback or Cased Book |
| ISBN-10: 1450055877 |
| ISBN-13: 9781450055871 |
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