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The quotes you will read throughout this guide are those of women living with advanced breast cancer. The books medical coeditors are renowned experts charles l. Breast cancer organizations can also give you uptodate lists of suggested books for further reading. Learn about the various risk factors, both genetic and lifestylerelated, as well as prevention methods for breast cancer from the american cancer society. Asco cancer treatment and survivorship care plansasco developed two types of forms to help people diagnosed with cancer keep track of the treatment they received and medical care they may need in the future. This book provides the reader with uptodate information on important advances. Lillie shockney, administrative director of the johns hopkins breast center, instructor in the department. Literature and books about breast cancer johns hopkins medicine. Lobular carcinoma in situ lcis is less common and considered a marker for increased breast cancer risk. Shockney, this book provides practical realworld insights on oncology navigation and cancer care.
List of books and articles about breast cancer online. Cancer care patient navigation association of community cancer. A guide for the newly diagnosed offers authoritative, practical advice from a breast cancer survivor and medical professional. This booklet provided to you by medical board of california. Breast cancer organizations and services these statewide or national organizations can provide you with information, materials, and services related to breast cancer. Kristi funk has empowered women to reduce their breast cancer risk, reduce recurrence risk if youre a survivor, and educate you if you are newly diagnosed or living with the disease. Dec 04, 2017 kaye, a 31yearold woman living in orange county, california, was 28 years old when she was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer mbc, the most advanced stage of the disease which occurs when. When youre told that you have breast cancer, its natural to wonder what may have caused the disease. Becky cofounded breast friends is 2000, and is the host and producer of breast friends cancer support radio on voice america. They were provided courtesy of the bcans support forum. From all your friends here at we send hope, courage and strength. Directly print care summaries or use our mobile application to communicate in real time about your care.
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The most frequent cancer type in females in the western world is breast cancer, with a lifetime risk of the order of 110. You can easily register here as a nonprofessional to get access and more information about breast cancer. Breast cancer is a cancer that forms in the tissues of the breast usually in the ducts tubes that carry milk to the nipple or lobules glands that make milk. An exceptional guidebook for navigating your way to. Keep track of your wellbeing, how you are feeling and your upcoming appointments.
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As october is breast cancer awareness month, here is a list of insightful books which tackle this challenging topic. A new resource for patients navigating breast cancer article pdf available in journal of cancer education 274 october 2012 with 1,116 reads. Covers all aspects of breast cancer from diagnosis to recovery. For more on breast and other cancers, we encourage you to visit the nation breast cancer foundation at or the national cancer institute. The below books offer priceless information on everything from navigating an onslaught of medical and healthcarerelated confusion, to coping with the unbearable and inevitable grief that comes with losing a loved one.
Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer in women and the second most common cause of cancer death in women in the u. Using her expertise in handling and analyzing complex datasets, dr. The boston medical center patient navigation toolkit nci hub. Oct 23, 2012 the book is designed to demystify breast cancer and give patients stepbystep guidance and tools for what to do if they are at risk or have a diagnosis of breast cancer. For the patient with mbc, a navigator provides essential support to meet the challenges this. Get the facts on breast cancer because the causes of breast cancer are not fully known, there are many myths about the disease. An exceptional guidebook for navigating your way to health. Get basic information about breast cancer, such as what it is and how it forms, as well as the signs and symptoms of the disease. This section provides valuable resources to assist nurse navigators and patient navigators in the management of patient care. Randomized controlled trial of a clinicbased survivorship intervention following adjuvant therapy in breast cancer survivors. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women following lung cancer. Although the vast majority of the cases occur in women, some men also get breast cancer.
Pdf on oct 23, 2012, sheryl ness and others published the mayo clinic breast cancer book. The cancer support community, living beyond breast cancer, metastatic breast cancer network, and the young survival coalition joined together to develop this book for people facing metastatic breast cancer. Designed to help patients work as partners with their healthcare team. Breast cancer risk factors breast cancer foundation. A prospective study of reproductive, familial and socioeconomic risk factors for breast cancer using nhanes i data. Where would you like your nipple navigating the breast cancer abyss with humor and. Causes of breast cancer national breast cancer foundation. Learn how effective navigation requires a team approach to oncology care and should never be considered an addon resource or service. A breast cancer diagnosis is a scary time for the patient and their family. The navigating care library includes articles about cancer, chemotherapy regimens and drugs from the the national cancer institute and other experts. We had help from patientssurvivors, caregivers, medical experts, mental health counselors, and patient advocates. Doctors seldom know why one woman develops breast cancer and another doesnt, and most women who have breast cancer will never be able to pinpoint an exact cause.
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