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The breast cancer survival manual

by John S. Link, John Link, Cynthia Forsthoff

The book is written by a breast cancer specialist. It covers the following issues: obtaining a second opinion, interpreting pathology reports, mastectomy vs. breast conservation vs. radiation, Tamoxifen, Herceptin and other chemotherapy choices, risk factors, side effects, diet & medication for the treatment period, alternative treatment, mind-body connection, clinical trials and Her-2 oncogene testing.