Contemporary Issues in Breast Cancer (Jones and Bartlett Series in Oncology) (Hardcover)

~ Karen H. Dow (Author) "Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, accounting for 31% of new cancer cases (American Cancer Society, 2002)..." (more)
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This unique book addresses breast cancer in the broad context of the individual, the larger family, and community experiences. Comprehensive chapters on prevention, screening and treatments cover current research from a nursing perspective. Survivorship, choice and emotional resolution are explored and "Story as Way of Knowing" offers insight into the experiences of long-term survivors. Each chapter is comprehensive in its scope of history and current issues and suggests areas of future research.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers; 2nd edition (April 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763714828
• ISBN-13: 978-0763714826
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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