Beschreibung:
A guidebook for patients who have developed, or who fear developing, late stage breast cancer. Provides information necessary to understand and discuss medical and end-of-life decisions with providers, as well as information on reducing the chances of dev
Preface xiAcknowledgments xvIntroduction 11. Local and Distant Recurrence 52. Immediate Concerns and Best Care 513. Medical Treatments 834. Understanding Cancer Development, Treatment, and Emerging Therapies 1155. Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Care 1536. Managing Pain and Understanding the Dying Process 1857. Practical Matters 2118. Emotional and Spiritual Well-Being 263Reflections on Death 293Appendix A: Absolute and Relative Risk 297Appendix B: Diet and Breast Cancer 301Appendix C: Complementary Cancer Centers 311Glossary of Medical and Scientific Terms 317References 331Index 345