1. Finding and Reacting To a Lump -- 2. Physical, Emotional, and Psychosocial Effects of Breast Cancer --3. Types of Breast Cancer and Treatments -- 4. Breast Reconstruction -- 5. Holistic and Alternative/Complementary Treatments -- 6. Effects of Breast Cancer on Couple Relationships -- 7. Effects of Breast Cancer on Children and Other Family Members -- 8. Relationships with Health Care Professionals -- 9. Communicating about Breast Cancer -- 10. Coping with the Breast Cancer Experience -- 11. Supportiveness of Family, Friends, and Community -- 12. Coping by Looking and Feeling Attractive -- 13. Coping with Medical Forms and Insurance -- 14. Coping with Recovery -- 15. Opportunity for Growth -- 16. Coping with Death -- 17. Survival Guidelines for the Woman with Breast Cancer -- 18. Survival Guidelines for Spouse/Partner, Children, and Other Family Members --19. Guidelines for Friends -- Appendix C Questions to Ask Doctors -- Appendix D Procedures for Detecting Breast Cancer
Appendix E Precautions for Avoiding Lymphedema --Appendix F Bill of Rights for Cancer Patients and Family Members -- Appendix G Twenty-five Practical Tips You Can Use to Help Those Facing Serious Illness
Notes
"Suggested reading": p. [197]-200
Bibliography
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