Publisher's Synopsis
With an abundance of literature and online resources available, nurses caring for patients with breast cancer can be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information. This new volume in the ""Site-Specific Cancer"" series provides you with an up-to-date and comprehensive resource on one of the most widely discussed, publicized, and feared forms of the disease.Highlighted in this new book is the critical role of the nurse in caring for patients with breast cancer. ""Breast Cancer"" addresses the disease from historical, epidemiologic, and clinical perspectives, and examines the pertinent issues related to cancer control, breast cancer treatment, psychosocial concerns, and management of complications related to cancer and its treatment.In addition, chapters in ""Breast Cancer"" cover topics such as risk factors, prevention and detection of breast cancer, pathophysiology and staging of breast cancer, symptom management, breast restoration and prostheses, and more.If you are involved in the treatment and care of patients with breast cancer, you should add this new volume to your nursing library collection!
