A Breast Cancer Journey: Your Personal Guidebook Book

Gentle and informative guidance to get you through the physical and emotional aspects of the breast cancer experience

If you have just been diagnosed or have a loved one with breast cancer, A Breast Cancer Journey will give you invaluable, up-to-date information about diagnosis, treatment options, and the path ahead. A Breast Cancer Journey is written in a friendly, understandable way, with information that is comprehensive but not overwhelming.

Inside you will find:

• Practical tips on managing the emotions, reactions, and side effectsof breast cancer and its treatment
• Treatment options and potentialside effects
• Updated information on the latest surgical techniques for breastreconstruction, drug therapies, complementary and alternativemethods (including special diets and herbal supplements), andgenetic research
• Detailed questions to ask your medical team at each step of the way
• Wellness plans for recovery and life after cancer

American Cancer Society is a trusted provider of unbiased general information and personalized cancer-related health information and guidance. Its goals emphasize prevention, early detection, and screening; comprehensive treatment information that can help patients make informed decisions; practical answers to patients' questions about work, insurance, money, and planning for the future; and strategies for coping with the physical symptoms and emotional effects of cancer.