Complete Book of Breast Care [Hardcover]

Niels H. Lauersen M.D. Ph.D (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1996

Written by esteemed New York obstetrician/gynecologist Niels Lauersen and women's health writer Eileen Stukane, The Complete Book of Breast Care offers the cutting-edge research and professional guidance you need to maintain the lifelong health of your breasts and to combat cancer at any age. One out of every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime; now this revolutionary health maintenance and disease prevention guide addresses women's concerns about their breasts with warmth and candor.
From the first sign of any problem, through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, Lauersen and Stukane reveal state-of-the-art discoveries and advances, in technologies, treatments, medications, and surgical procedures. However, The Complete Book of Breast Care is just as much about avoiding breast cancer as it is about early detection and successful recovery.
The time to take disease prevention seriously is now, especially if you are a woman with a family history of breast cancer. Lauersen and Stukane delve into the preventative power of exercise and nutrition (including the cancer-fighting agents phytochemicals and antioxidants) and the roles of stress and the environment. They discuss the potential risks of replacement hormones, fertility drugs, implants, and birth control pills, and the effects that family history, pregnancy, and radiation can have on your breasts. Lauersen and Stukane offer easily implementable recommendations for altering your lifestyle and direct you to the best sites on the Internet with the latest-breaking news on breast health care.
For years Lauersen and Stukane have urged women to listen to their bodies and become partners in their own health care. The Complete Book of Breast Care is the resource you can turn to before and after a problem occurs, to gain confidence in your body and to recognize the route to your own best health.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

From the team that wrote Listen to Your Body comes this authoritative, comprehensive guide to breast care. Obstetrician/gynecologist Lauersen of New York City's Lenox Hill Hospital and health writer Stukane take a confidence-inspiring stance that emphasizes the importance of preventive health care, understanding normal changes in breasts from puberty on, and?very importantly?trusting one's instincts. The impact of exercise, diet, stress, pregnancy and environmental factors are considered, as are oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy. For those dissatisfied with their breasts' appearance, there are clear explanations of the surgical options. While minor breast problems are discussed, cancer gets the most attention. There is information on new detection methods, various types of biopsies and the numerous surgical procedures now available. Breast cancer patients facing radiation therapy or chemotherapy will learn just what to expect; those opting for reconstruction will find the line drawings and photographs reassuring. The resources section, with its tips on locating up-to-date breast cancer information on the Internet, is an added bonus.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

This book by noted obstetrican/gynecologist Lauersen and women's health and nutrition writer Stukane is intended to give the general reader comprehensive coverage of all aspects of breast care. The authors previously collaborated on the best-selling Listen to Your Body (Berkeley, 1987). This new work is a disappointing effort from two such distinguished authors. It includes information on healthy breasts as well as various topics related to breast cancer, cosmetic surgery, healthy diet, and even choosing the correct bra size. While some parts of the text are clearly and concisely written and easy to understand, much of the information on breast cancer is complex and confusing. The organization leaves something to be desired as well; information about similar topics is scattered throughout the book, and lengthy chapter titles prevent easy location of areas of interest. Additionally, titling the introduction "Your Breasts: Your Pride and Your Worry" seems so ridiculous as to be almost offensive; are women to be proud of, and judged on, this aspect of their physical appearance? Libraries would do better with Miriam Stoppard's The Breast Book (LJ 6/1/96) or Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book (LJ 6/1/95). Recommended only for comprehensive collections.?Stacey Hathaway, Fordham Health Sciences Lib., Wright State Univ., Dayton, Ohio
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 447 pages
• Publisher: Fawcett; 1 edition (October 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0449909034
• ISBN-13: 978-0449909034
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,730,599 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An exellent book to answer all questions about your breasts!, April 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Complete Book of Breast Care (Hardcover)

When I needed a complete understanding of breast cancer and everything concerning treatment options,Dr. Lauersen and Ms. Stukane's book, laid out all the info for me. Everything one needs to know, concerning the breast is in this book. It is almost a year since I was diagnosed with breast cancer. This book greatly helped me to prepare myself for making my treatment options understandable. Knowledge is an important tool when making treatment choices. I still keep this book close at hand,so that I can refer to it's information when I need it and to help friends with their questions and concerns. Dr. Lauersen's books have always been favored guides to help me answer so many questions. I'm sure that many women will agree that clear and understandable anwers are what is needed. Thankyou, Dr. Lauersen and Ms. Stukane.

5.0 out of 5 stars A real eye opener. Not too technical, not too fluffy., February 23, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Complete Book of Breast Care (Hardcover)

This a wonderful resource for anyone interested in breast health, particularly breast cancer. It covers a wide range of topics and directs the reader to other valuable sources for additional information. The authors encourage readers with computers to "go online" for the most up to date information about breast cancer (that's how I got to this Amazon.com site!). Of all the books I've read so far about breast health, this is the best. It's written at just the right level for the layman. Not too technical, yet not full of fluff. A bargain at Amazon.com's (discounted!) price of $22.50