A completely updated edition of the seminal book on breast cancer draws on recent medical and scientific research to describe a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic options, advances in chemotherapy, the latest clinical research trials, the role of preventative drugs, and the role of diet, exercise and herbal and nutritional supplements.

"Completely revised and updated"--Cover. An Owl book. Revised edition of: Breast cancer survival manual / John Link, Cynthia Forsthoff, James Waisman.

Breast cancer basics -- The launchpad : Knowledge is power & Second opinions -- Types of breast cancer -- The pathology report -- Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) -- Invasive breast cancer : local and systemic control -- Chemotherapy -- Hormonal therapy -- Radiation therapy -- Management of side effects -- Breast reconstruction -- Clinical research trials -- Understanding genetic risk : creating a family health pedigree -- Nutrition, supplements, and herbal remedies -- Life after breast cancer diagnosis : becoming a survivor.