Over 550,000 women are living with a past diagnosis of breast cancer in Western Europe. Over 125,000 are diagnosed every year in Western Europe and 44,000 in the UK. This is a unique, easy-to-read three-part book for patients with breast cancer. Written by an international expert who has treated thousands of patients. The book empowers women and their families who are faced with a diagnosis of breast cancer. In full colour and plain English. The book has 20 chapters centred around, 'Control-Points', decisions or steps that need to be taken at key points of a patient's breast cancer journey. The book also incorporates special features to assist women and their families with breast cancer - flow charts, end-of-chapter summaries; over 100 photographs. It includes over 75 web sites, glossary and index.

Table of Contents

Introduction; Part I -- "Shock Control": Taking Control Immediately After Diagnosis; Part 2 -- "Gaining Control": Taking Control Before Your Surgery; Part 3 -- "Maintaining Control": Taking Control After Your Surgery; Glossary; Index.