One of my attendings on my surgery clerkship recommended the following book to her patients recently diagnosed with breast cancer and undergoing a mastectomy:
Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book
by Susan M. Love, Karen Lindsey, Susan M., M.d. Love, Marcia Williams (Illustrator)
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Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book has been considered the bible of breast-care books since it appeared in 1990. In 1995, Love completely updated the book in a 600-page second edition, including new biopsy and screening methods, implants, the pros and cons of hormone therapy, new discoveries in breast-cancer treatment, and many other topics. Every chapter has been rewritten, with the exception of the anatomy chapter ("The breast, I'm glad to report, is still located on the chest!"). Love presents copious medical information in a simple, welcoming style, and plentiful illustrations make the information even clearer. About two-thirds of the book deals with breast cancer: risk factors, prevention, screening, diagnosis, staging, emotions, treatment options, surgery, alternative treatments, clinical trials, and more. But the book isn't just about breast cancer. It's also about breast development, physiology, bras, nursing, sexuality--if it has to do with breasts, Love discusses it. Love also debunks breast myths: underwire bras do not cause cancer, neither do bruises or injuries; "fibrocystic disease" isn't really a disease. The book includes a wealth of resources: books, treatment centers, and organizations (but no Web sites--perhaps in the third edition?). --Joan Price--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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ericdamiansean said:
Hey guys, my gf's mom has been diagnosed with breast cancer, and will be undergoing a mastectomy next week.
I want to get her a book about breast cancer, not an information book, but more of one which talks about coping, inspirational stories etc.
Any ideas? Thanks
