After Breast Cancer: Answers to the Questions You're Afraid to Ask by Musa Mayer
Reviewed by Ashley Riffee, Community Health Education Center Intern
Breast cancer affects many people either directly or indirectly. Once diagnosed, women must choose one of the treatment options available. Once treatment is finished, patients can become confused about what to do next. Ms. Mayer addresses many of the post breast cancer questions and feelings that women can have after treatment. This book hopes to alleviate some of the negative emotions that follow treatment by assuring the reader that she is not alone. To help achieve this goal the author includes the unique experiences of several women who have been through diagnosis and treatment. The book tries to help patients shift from thoughts of cancer as being hopeless and discouraging to ideas of courage and confidence. Knowing more about what to expect and what options are available will help patients make the best choices when dealing with breast cancer and post breast cancer treatment.
Community Health Education Ctr RC280.B8 M349 2003 Non-circulating
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