Bibliograph

The black woman's breast cancer survival guide, understanding and healing in the face of a nationwide crisis, Cheryl D. Holloway ; foreword by Philip Agop Philip, MD, PhD, FRCP

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The black woman's breast cancer survival guide, understanding and healing in the face of a nationwide crisis, Cheryl D. Holloway ; foreword by Philip Agop Philip, MD, PhD, FRCP

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The black woman's breast cancer survival guide

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

963352404

Responsibility statement

Cheryl D. Holloway ; foreword by Philip Agop Philip, MD, PhD, FRCP

Sub title

understanding and healing in the face of a nationwide crisis

Table Of Contents

Part 1 : Dealing with the basics for black women -- Why black women need to pay close attention to cancer and cancer screening -- Dealing with common emotions and talking to others -- Types of breast cancer black women may develop -- Part 2 : Understanding cancer test results -- Breast cancer health screens -- Understanding cancer test results -- Part 3 : What you need to know about breast cancer treatment -- Surgery -- Radiation therapy -- Chemotherapy, anti-estrogen (endocrine) therapy, combined therapies, and emerging treatments -- Watching out for other forms of cancer -- Cancer is gone : Be happy, but don't let your guard down -- Conclusion -- Appendix A : organizations that can help -- Appendix B : other websites with helpful information -- Appendix C : glossary

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