Author Description

This book, written by two leading medical experts and a medical journalist, gives full and up-to-date information about all aspects of breast cancer. Intended as a guide for all women, it will be particularly useful for those who have been diagnosed with, or are at risk for breast cancer. It explains in non-technical language early symptoms, tests, and treatment options, and how to cope with the disease and its treatment.The authors of Breast Cancer explain all these different aspects of the disease clearly and with minimal use of jargon, while still providing all the detailed information about diagnosis, treatment, and care afterwards. They also explain what is now known about he causes of breast cancer - what factors put one at greater risk of developing breast cancer and what factors make it less likely that one will ever develop it.