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This is the second book by Professor John Boyages for patients who have been diagnosed with cancer. The first book was designed for breast cancer patients and this second project for patients with DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) of the breast. The book is written in an approachable style, with lots of photographs and patient stories which serves both to illustrate medical points and break up the text, making it more readable. The book is divided into three parts and has 20 control points where patients are guided through the process of making very important decisions regarding their diagnosis and treatment. John uses many botanical references and metaphors to explain difficult concepts and present information in a less threatening way.
Professor John Boyages, MD, PhD is Professor of Breast Oncology and Director of the Macquarie University Cancer Institute. He is a busy clinician and a radiation oncologist with over 30 years experience in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer and DCIS. Following his studies at the University of Sydney and Harvard Medical School, John published over 135 clinical research articles and treated thousands of breast cancer survivors. He writes and lectures about DCIS to lay and professional audiences.
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DCIS of the Breast
Table of contents:
Foreword
About the author
Acknowledgements
INTRODUCTION
PART 1: “SHOCK CONTROL”—TAKING CONTROL IMMEDIATELY AFTER DIAGNOSIS
Control Point #1 – What on Earth is "DCIS?"
Control Point #2 – How Do I Find the Right Treatment Team?
Control Point #3 – How Do I cope with my Family and Friends?
PART 2: “GAINING CONTROL”—TAKING CONTROL BEFORE YOUR SURGERY
Control Point #4 – What Will I Do about My Breast?
Control Point #5 – What Will I Do about My Armpit?
Control Point #6 – If I Have a Mastectomy, Can I Wear an External Prosthesis?
Control Point #7 – If I Have a Mastectomy, What Are My Options for Breast Reconstruction?
Control Point #8 – What is Pagets Disease of the Nipple?
Control Point #9 – What Should I Do before I Go into the Hospital?
Control Point #10 – How Do I Cope with Waiting for My Results?
PART 3: “MAINTAINING CONTROL”—TAKING CONTROL AFTER YOUR SURGERY
Control Point #11 – How Do I Address Any Possible Complications?
Control Point #12 – Do I Need More Surgery?
Control Point #13 – What Does My Pathology Report Really Mean?
Control Point #14 – What Is My Prognosis?
Control Point #15 – Do I Need Additional Tests?
Control Point #16 – Do I Need Radiation Therapy?
Control Point #17– Do I Need Hormonal Treatment?
Control Point #18 – Will Treatment Affect My Periods, Fertility, or sex life?
Control Point #19 – What checks do I need After my Treatment?
Control Point #20 – Important Questions for Your Treatment Team
Endlims:
Glossary
Useful Websites
Credits
References
Index
My Thoughts and Notes (any blank pages at the end)
