The Breast Cancer Survival Manual, Sixth Edition: A Step-by-Step Guide for Women with Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer

by John Link M.D., James Waisman M.D., Nancy Link R.N., Shlomit Ein-Gal M.D.

Overview

One of the most comprehensive and bestselling books on breast cancer treatment and survival, completely revised and updated

The sixth edition of Breast Cancer Survival Manual provides essential updates on treatment and care, enhancing the basic information that has made this the most trusted guide for women diagnosed with breast cancer for the past two decades. This edition includes the most current advice on:

· The new genomic classification of breast cancer and its importance in treatment planning

· Cancer gene testing, which determines if a woman will benefit from chemotherapy

· New developments in breast cancer treatments with new targeted agents

· The continued importance of getting a second opinion: why it’s important, what questions to ask, and how to decide which team of doctors is best for you.

Conscious of the rapidly evolving spectrum of treatment options, Dr. John Link outlines the latest findings and professional wisdom for patients in pursuit of the most effective treatment plan for them. The Breast Cancer Survival Manual continues to be a must-have for any woman seeking accurate and accessible information about managing breast cancer today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250144522
Publisher:	St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date:	11/07/2017
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	600,927
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

John Link, MD, is one of the world’s leading breast cancer oncologists and founder of Breastlink, a network of comprehensive breast cancer treatment centers in Southern California, and, as of recently, in New York City. Breastlink has been recognized as a leader and innovator in breast cancer care by Self magazine and ABC’s 20/20.

James Waisman, M.D., has served as vice president of the medical staff at USC/Norris Cancer Center and co-director of the Lynne Cohen Preventive Care Clinic.

Nancy Link is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) with more than 20 years of cancer research experience, including the Women’s Health Initiative Study and the Women’s Interventional Nutrition Study at University of California, Irvine. She currently works for Breastlink.

Shlomit Ein-Gal graduated from Sackler Faculty of Medicine in Tel-Aviv, Israel. She completed her medicine residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and remained an extra year as junior faculty and completed the Kennamer Fellowship at UCLA. She completed her medical oncology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine in 2013 before joining Breastlink.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Breast Cancer Basics

Chapter 2: The Launchpad: Knowledge is Power and the Importance of Second Opinions

Chapter 3: The Genomic Types of Breast Cancer

Chapter 4: Understanding the Biopsy Results

Chapter 5: Local Control

Chapter 6: Systemic Therapies

Chapter 7: Luminal Breast Cancer or Hormone Positive Breast Cancer

Chapter 8: Her2 Positive Breast Cancer

Chapter 9: Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Chapter 10: Role of Radiation Therapy

Chapter 11: Managing Side Effects of Treatments

Chapter 12: Genetic Testing and Risk Assessment

Chapter 13: Nutrition, Supplements, and Healthy Lifestyle

Chapter 14: Clinical Research Trials

Chapter 15: Life After Breast Cancer

Conclusion