The Breast Cancer Book: What You Need to Know to Make Informed Decisions (Yale University Press Health & Wellness) [Paperback]

Ruth H. Grobstein (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0300104138 | ISBN-13: 978-0300104134 | Publication Date: May 11, 2005 | Edition: 1

A diagnosis of breast cancer is among the most frightening moments in a person’s life—so frightening that even to formulate questions for the doctor may seem impossible. This helpful book is written as a guide for women and men facing breast cancer and for their caring families and friends. It is also written for women who have not been diagnosed with breast cancer but are concerned that they may be.
Drawing on her many years of experience with breast cancer patients, Dr. Ruth H. Grobstein provides exactly the information they want and need in order to make the best health decisions. Her jargon-free book deals with general issues of interest to all women—mammography, hormone replacement therapy, risk factors for breast cancer, and more—as well as the numerous issues that patients diagnosed with breast cancer confront. Her book will be an indispensable companion, providing reliable information for patients on the journey through a sometimes confusing and impersonal medical system.

Editorial Reviews

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“If you or a loved one have been threatened with breast cancer, I urge you to run to the nearest bookstore and buy this book—it might well prove to be life saving. I have sent dozens of my friends to Dr. Ruth Grobstein and without exception, they have called or written to thank me for sending them to Ruth, for her advice made all the difference as they regained confidence and faith in the future.”—Deborah Szekely, founder, Golden Door and Rancho La Puerta

"Dr. Grobstein is a caring, expert oncologist who listens carefully to her patients. This book is evidence of her understanding what patients, their friends and family want to know."--Samuel Hellman, M.D., co-editor of Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology

“Dr. Grobstein’s book is user-friendly, accessible, and encouraging. She empowers women to make sound choices in what is usually a time of incredible stress and anxiety.”—Catherine C. Park, M.D.

Book Description

Dr. Ruth Grobstein, a caring physician who has treated thousands of breast cancer patients, offers in this book clear and reassuring information on the disease, its prevention, and its treatment. Emphasizing how informed patients can be their own best advocates, this jargon-free book provides a wealth of information for making the best health decisions.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Yale University Press; 1 edition (May 11, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0300104138
• ISBN-13: 978-0300104134
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,229,663 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Breast Cancer Book, August 2, 2006

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Loretta Dittenhoefer "Loretta Dittenhoefer" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Breast Cancer Book: What You Need to Know to Make Informed Decisions (Yale University Press Health & Wellness) (Paperback)

I was diagnosed with breast cancer 12 days ago and have been doing a lot of research and reading and this is the best book I have found on breast cancer and it was just written in 2005 so it's pretty up to date.

The book is written in plain English so it's easy to understand and navigate through something so complicated and difficult. Gail Sheehy, author of Passages says, "This is the book to read for the journey beyond breast cancer." The author treats the disease and the patient, including family and friends so it's a great combination encompassing prevention, diagnosis, treatment decision making, what I will be experiencing physically and emotionally during this process and through recovery. I read half of it last night so it's an easy read and so informative.

I honestly feel every woman with or without a cancer diagnosis as well as family and friends of someone with breast cancer should read this book. It may save your life or the life of someone you love.

I hope this will help you, your daughters and all the women in your life.